Mindfulness for students: A close look at the evidence
Duration: 28 mins
Publication Date: 7 Feb 2025
Next Review Date: 7 Feb 2028
DOI: 10.13056/acamh.13798
Description
In this talk, Julieta Galante focuses on key pieces of research that provide the most reliable evidence on the use of mindfulness-based programs to promote young people’s mental health and prevent mental health problems. She presents, explains and discusses these studies, looking at the benefits and limitations that they reveal. She shows that the evidence paints a complex picture, where delivery formats and context matter. Although there is no clear one-size-fits-all solution, there are promising avenues to pursue.
Learning Objectives
A. To gain a general understanding of the quality and findings of the main trials assessing mindfulness-based programs for youth mental health promotion
B. To recognise the implications of these findings for research and practice
C. To reflect on future directions for the field
