Initiative Description: Four 40 minute mindfulness classes delivered once a week and covered the concepts of awareness and acceptance and the practice of body awareness through contact points, breathing, anchor point, awareness of sounds, and walking meditation and practice outside of class.
Study Results: Improved psychological wellbeing
Reference: Huppert, F. A., & Johnson, D. M. (2010). A controlled trial of mindfulness training in schools: The importance of practice for an impact on well-being. Journal of Positive Psychology, 5(4), 264-274. doi:10.1080/17439761003794148
Level of Evidence: Good