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1. Revision 3Oct 4, 2026, 3:31 PMLiveAI-organised, reviewed

   Adds newer evidence: a 2026 umbrella-style review (d = 0.29–0.47), a large preregistered trial (N = 5049) finding brief gratitude meditation modestly improves negative affect, a student trial showing reduced suicidal ideation and behaviour, and a scoping review in healthcare workers. Reframes effects as small-to-moderate and adds guidance for students, healthcare workers, and people seeking brief practices.

   • · The main finding was rewritten.
   • · Updated “What the evidence shows”.
   • · Updated “How big are the effects, and for whom”.
   • · 4 new sources cited.
   • · The note on uncertainty changed.
   • · The key takeaways were revised.
   • · 3 new pieces of guidance for specific situations.
   • · 1 new open question.
2. Revision 2Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 PMAI-organised, reviewed

   AI-prepared Starting Map from live research.

   • · First published version.