Nearly every modern textbook on vocal pedagogy, vocal health, or the causes and treatment of voice disorders recommends stress reduction as both a preventive and therapeutic tool for voice users and patients with voice disorders. We know from extensive research in various populations that Mindfulness Based Interventions (MBIs) can reduce stress. Yet I have been unable to find any studies on the effects of mindfulness in people with voice disorders. I decided to run my own. The study is the capstone project of my Graduate Certificate in Applied Mindfulness at West Chester University.

Read more about why I believe mindfulness can help people with voice disorders.

PLEASE NOTE: We ran the study in twice in 2022 and twice in 2023. The official recruitment information is below, but as of 2024 the study is now finished.