Join Our Groundbreaking Virtual Reality Mindfulness Study

 

Our local Mind has been selected to take part in an exciting study to explore an
innovative way to deliver mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT).
This study is led by the University of Manchester and Tend VR as an approach to
helping people with depression and/or anxiety.

We are recruiting adults who have experienced recent anxiety or depressive
symptoms to test this innovative approach over a 10-12-week period.
The delivery of this mental health innovation will be at our hub, The Angel Centre, and you
will be required to visit for one hour per week to complete the mindfulness practice.

Interested? See full details below.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • 18 years +
  • UK resident
  • Not currently receiving talking therapy
  • Able to attend 8 x 45 minute sessions over a 10-12 week period at M3 6FA Chapel St, Salford.

If you would like to take part, we will be asking you to complete questionnaires and possibly an interview to provide feedback on your experience receiving this innovative approach to MBCT delivery. The programme and the VR equipment will be provided, free of charge but you will need to have access to a smart phone so that you can download a mobile app that accompanies the MBCT programme.

If you are interested in participating in this mental health study and advancing the progress of VR to improve mental health, please complete the Expression of Interest Form (EOI) 

If you have any questions after you have looked at the EOI then please email research@tend-vr.com.

You can also find out more about the study and immersive VR programme through our taster video 

Full details of involvement will be available in the additional information which will be sent to you once you have been enrolled on to the study. Contributing your experiences could support the development of new technologies for mental healthcare.

What is MBSR?

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction is a course that has been designed to help you incorporate regular mindful activities and meditation into your daily life. You will be guided through theory, practice, and independent learning by one of our experienced mindfulness teachers. MBSR has been shown to manage stress and anxiety and improve mood. It helps step out of the thinking brain that can cause us to be reactive, so you are better able to make decisions and be more self-aware. A regular mindfulness practice can also ensure we notice the positive and the good in our lives, improving our well-being and connection to our family and friends.

Please note that we are in the process of finalising new courses and dates for MBSR and Mindfulness and relaxation for Menopause. Please email mindfulness@mindinsalford.org.uk to be kept informed or sign up to our newsletter for upcoming session information.

All courses will be subject to waiting lists as the courses proved to be very popular.

8 Week Mindfulness for Asian Men:

I have to say that Emran’s course had a level of impact that I have not experienced before. His positive energy was refreshing and I appreciated that he provided real science with each meditation. It made the practices more tangible and relatable.

Farhed

8 week MBSR course:

it has been really helpful in giving me ‘time-out’ to stop and be more in the moment. I have learnt a lot of new coping skills reflections and strategies. The tutors have been really friendly and inviting.

Emily

Mindfulness for Migrant Women Seeking Asylum:

I participate as it is very good for me. I get good energy, I need it. It helps me physically and mentally. I would like to continue practicing.

Nesa

8 week MBSR course:

I have found the course really beneficial and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning how to respond rather than react in certain situations. It’s also given me a far better understanding of what mindfulness is rather than just sitting there meditating.

Ben

We also provide mindfulness tasters and training in workplace settings. For further information please contact team on mindfulness@mindinsalford.org.uk or call 0161 710 1070.