Mindfulness and Teens

  Mindfulness is a useful tool for focusing on the here and now, as it requires guided training in present-moment awareness with a gentle and accepting attitude. Instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future, mindfulness focuses us on what’s happening at any given moment without judgment. This way of living and being in the world has gradually been incorporated into the classroom, thanks to its ability to reduce stress, depression, and anxiety. It also improves cognitive processing, emotion regulation, and executive control. However, the scientific evidence on its effectiveness within school programs that adopt mindfulness in…