Enhancing Brain And Mental Health Through Breathing Practice
Enhancing Brain And Mental Health Through Breathing Practice: Clinical Applications In Rural Adolescents With Psychiatric Symptoms (Breathing Study -Adolescent)
Mayo Clinic
40 participants
Feb 19, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of a structured breathing intervention in rural and non-rural adolescents diagnosed with anxiety and depression, recruited from outpatient pediatric and child/adolescent psychiatry clinics.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 who have been diagnosed with a major depressive disorder (mild or moderate) and/or an anxiety disorder.
- Participants may have co-occurring mild to moderate alcohol or drug use problems, provided these do not require immediate specialized treatment or crisis intervention.
- All participants must be receiving care at one of two participating MCHS outpatient psychiatry clinics and may reside in rural area (RUCA code 4-10) or non-rural area.
- Participants must be able to read and understand English, and both parental or guardian consent and adolescent assent will be required.
Exclusion Criteria3
- Current suicidal ideation or self-harm behavior requiring immediate clinical intervention
- Presence of severe psychiatric comorbidities such as psychosis, bipolar disorder, depression with psychotic features, severe alcohol and drug use, or eating disorders.
- Participants with significant cognitive impairment that would interfere with study participation.
Interventions
Participants will follow a structured breathing practice (Seokmun Hoheup) that progresses in incremental steps, beginning with 15 minutes, increasing to 30 minutes, and then to 36 minutes per session over the course of the program.
Locations(2)
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NCT07369752