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We believe global change begins at an individual level

Every person deserves a fair chance at a healthier and more balanced life. By teaching learners of all ages how to regulate emotions, calm the nervous system, and choose kindness and gratitude daily, we create a more interconnected and compassionate future for all.

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For 20+ years we’ve built emotional resilience through mental fitness, and we’re just getting started

Where we're headed

Our goal is to impact as many people as possible with our program—expanding globally to give access to all learners. Together, we’ll create a more compassionate society buoyed by hope and resilience.

2023

Nine independent research studies across four countries (Canada, USA, Uganda and Portugal) have been published supporting the effectiveness of the MindUP curriculum. MindUP founder Goldie Hawn is recognized for her preventative mental health work by being named one of USA Today’s Women of the Year.

2010

The first research study is published showing positive outcomes amongst students in the MindUP program:

· increases in optimism
· improvements in general self-concept
· improvements in social-emotional competence
· improvements in attention and concentration
· decreases in aggression
· decreases in oppositional/dysregulated behavior

2003

Alarmed by rising numbers of anxiety, depression, aggression and suicide in children, Goldie Hawn founded her Foundation, applying cutting edge scientific research to create educational programs that support the social and emotional development of children. Working with some of the best minds in neuroscience, education, and psychology, the Foundation created MindUP — an evidence-based curriculum and teaching model for young learners.

Goldie Hawn
Goldie Hawn

Founder and Chair

Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson

Board Director

Glenn Baker
Glenn Baker

Board Treasurer

Kenneth Costello
Kenneth Costello

Board Secretary

Walt Cooper
Walt Cooper

Board Director

Ernesto Duran
Ernesto Duran

Board Director

Cheyenne Ehrlich
Cheyenne Ehrlich

Board Director

Dr. Susan Fuhrman
Dr. Susan Fuhrman

Board Director

Robert Love, CPA
Robert Love, CPA

Board Director

Dennis Murphy
Dennis Murphy

Board Director

Dr. Jacqueline L. Sanderlin
Dr. Jacqueline L. Sanderlin

Board Director

Teri Schwartz
Teri Schwartz

Board Director

Morton Sherman
Morton Sherman

Board Director

Sir Ken Robinson, Ph.D.
Sir Ken Robinson, Ph.D.

Past Board Honoree

All children deserve the opportunity to develop mental fitness and skills for life.

Please join us in providing them with the preventive mental health tools necessary to thrive.
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