J Abnorm Child Psychol October 2010 PMID 20440550

Feasibility and preliminary outcomes of a school-based mindfulness intervention for urban youth.

Tamar Mendelson, Mark T Greenberg, Jacinda K Dariotis, Laura Feagans Gould, Brittany L Rhoades, Philip J Leaf

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The discussions emphasize the promising outcomes of the mindfulness program in reducing stress among urban youth, with examples like a fifth grader describing feeling like he's in a different universe and mentions of improvements in stress response. The tone is positive and anticipatory, reflecting belief in the intervention's impact and potential for wider adoption.

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Most discussions show support for the research, highlighting positive findings and endorsing the feasibility of mindfulness interventions in urban schools.

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The study explored a 12-week school-based mindfulness and yoga program for 4th and 5th graders in urban public schools, aiming to reduce stress and improve mental health and social skills.
Results indicated that the intervention was well-received by students, teachers, and administrators, and it showed promising effects in decreasing stress-related issues like rumination, intrusive thoughts, and emotional arousal.
The findings support the feasibility of implementing mindfulness practices in schools for disadvantaged youth and suggest potential benefits in managing stress and enhancing social-emotional outcomes.]

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School-Based Mindfulness Programs for Urban Youth Improvement

This video discusses a 12-week mindfulness and yoga program implemented in urban public schools, aimed at reducing stress and improving mental health and social skills among 4th and 5th graders. The study shows positive…

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School-Based Mindfulness Program for Urban Youth Outcomes

Research explores a 12-week mindfulness and yoga program for urban 4th and 5th graders, aiming to reduce stress and improve mental health and social skills. The intervention was well-received and showed promising…

Positive Parenting Newsfeed · Feb 6, 2019 248 views

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Feasibility and Preliminary Outcomes of a School-Based Mindfulness Intervention for Urban Youth https://t.co/h6jj4jBvVF - @mendelsontamar

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