Impact of a Mindfulness-based Intervention on Well-being and Mental Health of Elementary School Children: Results From a Randomized Cluster Trial
Impact of a Mindfulness-based Intervention on Well-being and Mental Health of Elementary School Children: Results From a Randomized Cluster Trial
Background: Prevention programs for children such as mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are often implemented in schools to prevent psychological disorders from emerging and contribute to children' mental health.
Aim: This study used a randomized cluster design and assessed the impact of a MBI on well-being and mental health of elementary school children's.
Method: 13 elementary school classrooms were randomly allocated to the experimental condition (7 classrooms, n = 127 students) or the waitlist control condition (6 classrooms, n = 104 students). Participants in the experimental condition received a 10-week MBI.
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