From Vox: Mindfulness-based interventions are increasingly being introduced in schools and touted as helpful methods of reducing students’ anxiety and attention problems. However, the research on mindfulness as a mental health intervention is still relatively limited, with many unanswered questions about its effectiveness.
“The relatively few studies we have on mindfulness in schools suggest a generally positive effect on decreasing anxiety and increasing cognitive performance. But the hype around mindfulness also seems to be outpacing the science, especially when it comes to teaching these practices to children.”
