Since 2003 our preventative mental health program has equipped students, educators, and families with mental fitness tools that build greater emotional literacy and improve resilience to face challenges with optimism, strength, and compassion.
Building stronger, healthier brains for a better future
MindUP Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month
For 20+ years our preventative mental health program has equipped students, educators, and families with mental fitness tools that build greater emotional literacy and improve resilience to face challenges with optimism, strength, and compassion.
Building stronger, healthier brains for a better future
Introducing
MindUP Brain Buddies!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new animated video, MindUP Brain Buddies. Join Milly and her Brain Buddies on an exciting journey inside the mind as they discover the power of brain breaks to help regulate emotions and improve focus and learning. Register for a free membership to access more resources.
Big News: The After-School Kindness Crew is here!
"Pooch on the Loose” the first book in a new children’s series by Goldie Hawn and bestselling author Lin Oliver, is now available wherever books are sold. Inspired by MindUP’s core principles, the story brings friendship and kindness to life through playful “brain breaks” that encourage readers to pause, breathe, and reset.
“The beginning of a solid new series for young chapter book readers… A strong purchase for all elementary collections.”
— School Library Journal
“Full of action and packed with unexpected humor. Pooch on the Loose is witty and fun”
—Steve Moore
For 20+ years our preventative mental health program has equipped students, educators and families with mental fitness tools that build greater emotional literacy and improve resilience to face challenges with optimism, strength, and compassion.
Building stronger, healthier brains for a better future
Building stronger, healthier brains for a better future
For 20+ years our preventative mental health program has equipped students, educators and families with mental fitness tools that build greater emotional literacy and improve resilience to face challenges with optimism, strength, and compassion.
Learn more about the adolescent experience with The Teen Brain!
This 10-minute film was created to support children, parents, and educators in understanding the complexity of the teenage brain. This crucial period of brain development provides essential context for the breadth and depth of emotions that can impact our critical thinking.
The power of mental fitness
Our evidence-based curriculum creates long-term impact by teaching about the emotional center of the brain. Each of our lessons has a direct neurological correlate to strengthen students’ ability to regulate emotions, focus attention, and build empathy.
The power of mental fitness
Our evidence-based curriculum creates long-term impact by teaching about the emotional center of the brain. Each of our lessons has a direct neurological correlate to strengthen students’ ability to regulate emotions, focus attention and build empathy.
Neuroscience
Learn how the prefrontal cortex, hippocampus, and amygdala each play a role in helping focus attention and regulate emotions.
Mindful Awareness
The Brain Break
Build the skills of mindful awareness and self-regulation through our signature practice, the MindUP Brain Break.
Cognitive Flexibility
The ability to shift your thinking, see things from different angles and adapt to change.
Positive Psychology
Make the science of happiness part of your school’s culture through kindness, optimism, and gratitude.
Our rigorous research sets us apart
Our evidence-based curriculum has the following proven outcomes for students
Better stress regulation as assessed by the stress hormone, cortisol
Improved academic performance, especially in math and language arts
Seen as more prosocial, trustworthy, and liked by peers
Demonstrated positive effects on reducing aggression
Increased optimism and happiness
Greater ability to self-regulate emotions
Improved academic performance, especially in math and language arts
Better stress regulation as assessed by the stress hormone, cortisol
Demonstrated positive effects on reducing aggression
Seen as more prosocial, trustworthy, and liked by peers
Greater ability to self-regulate emotions
Increased optimism and happiness
Our global impact
20+
Years of research and scientific collaboration with leading experts in neuroscience, psychology, and education
7 Million
Kids impacted by MindUP globally
275K+
Educators fostering positive change in their communities
20+
Years of research and scientific collaboration with leading experts in neuroscience, psychology, and education
7 Million
Kids impacted by MindUP globally
275K+
Educators fostering positive change in their communities
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