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Mindfulness Resources

Effect of Mindfulness on Psychological Distress of Children

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Grades 3-5

Adolescents

This study is a meta-analysis that evaluates the effect of mindfulness-based interventions on psychological distress and well-being among children and adolescents in school. Mindfulness-based interventions led to significant effects on anxiety, stress, and depression in children and adolescents. Mindfulness-based interventions lasting eight weeks or less were related to reduced depression in adolescents.