Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Adolescents: Effects on Game Addiction, Stress, and Sleep

The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is a structured behavioral intervention aimed at enhancing awareness and emotional regulation through mindfulness practices. This study assessed the efficacy of an 8-week MBSR program implemented in high school settings in Muş, Turkey. A total of 80 adolescents (40 intervention and 40 control) will voluntarily participate in the study. The intervention group will engage in mindfulness sessions concentrating on "being present," "breath awareness," "accepting difficult emotions," and "self-compassion." Each session will have a duration of approximately 40 min per week. Ethical approval was obtained from the Atatürk University Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee (Decision No: 2025/461). The anticipated findings aim to provide evidence supporting the use of mindfulness-based interventions to enhance adolescent mental health and prevent digital gaming addiction.