MBI for Psychological Distress, SI and NSSI Among Young Adults

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants aged 18-24, of any gender, who consented to participate and could comprehend English (the language of the questionnaires). * Selected respondents from the initial survey were included based on specific criteria: * Willingness to continue participation. * Unmarried status. * Pursuing education (Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D.) , Pakistan. * Non-hosteller and unemployed. * Residing with both parents. * Affirmative response to screener questions about suicidal ideation (SI) and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). * High scores on psychological distress and SI scales. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants failing to meet inclusion criteria or falling under the following categories were excluded: * Non-students. * History of present or past psychiatric illness, with recent medication or treatment within the past year. * Presence of debilitating physical diseases or disabilities. Involvement in or history of substance use. * Long-term medication for any condition, as these factors could impact study results.