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.
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
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
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.
Our rigorous research sets us apart
Our evidence-based curriculum has the following proven outcomes for students
Neuroscience
Learn how the prefrontal cortex, hippocampus, and amygdala each play a role in helping focus attention and regulate emotions.
Mindful Awareness
Build the skills of mindful awareness and self-regulation through our signature practice, the MindUP Brain Break.
Social-Emotional Learning
Create lasting community in the classroom and beyond through lessons that strengthen well-being and healthy relationships.
Positive Psychology
Make the science of happiness part of your school’s culture through kindness, optimism, and gratitude.
Our global impact
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
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
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
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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.
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.