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The HARMONY Study

June 22, 2021

A culturally-relevant, randomized-controlled, stress management intervention to reduce cardiometabolic risk in African Americans. This study for African American women with elevated cardiometabolic risk — those who are overweight or have a family history, for example — will test how culturally relevant social support, stress management and mindfulness tools will reduce their risk before they actually … Continued

Mindful Coping and Communication in Caregiving

June 22, 2021

Mindful Coping and Communication in Caregiving A Telephone-Based Mindfulness Program for Caregivers of an African American Family Member Living with Dementia African Americans are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia, and families caring for a person living with dementia may experience high stress, breakdown in communication, and even conflict. Mindfulness skills … Continued

OPTIMUM

June 22, 2021

What is the OPTIMUM pain management program? If you are assigned to the OPIMUM pain management program, you will be asked to participate in 8 weekly group mindfulness sessions online. The OPTIMUM pain program also includes brief online private visits with a primary care provider before or after each of the 8 sessions.  Home practice … Continued