The Surprising Ways Schools are Tackling Anxiety
School is back in session — and many schools are adding something new to help kids manage stress: meditation and mindfulness.
And it couldn’t come at a better time. Anxiety and depression among kids and teens have spiked over the last two decades. According to the Pew Research Center, kids’ mental health is now parents’ top concern — ranking even higher than worries about drugs, alcohol, or violence.
So, schools are stepping in. Many are incorporating guided meditations and breathing exercises into the school day, and the results are promising:
Bottom line: Just a few minutes of mindfulness a day could set kids up for calmer, more resilient futures...
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And it couldn’t come at a better time. Anxiety and depression among kids and teens have spiked over the last two decades. According to the Pew Research Center, kids’ mental health is now parents’ top concern — ranking even higher than worries about drugs, alcohol, or violence.
So, schools are stepping in. Many are incorporating guided meditations and breathing exercises into the school day, and the results are promising:
- Lowered stress markers: Cleveland Clinic research shows school mindfulness sessions can reduce kids’ blood pressure and heart rate.
- Better psychological health: Another study found kids who practiced mindfulness saw an overall improvement in mood and functioning.
- Ripple effects: The benefits don’t stop at school. Mindfulness can carry over into home life, social interactions, and even how kids behave on social media.
- Preschool kids should only meditate for a few minutes at a time
- Teens can work up to 45 minutes a day
Bottom line: Just a few minutes of mindfulness a day could set kids up for calmer, more resilient futures...
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