Give the gift of mental fitness.  

We are an accredited evidence-based program grounded in neuroscience

We’ve done our homework

15+

Years of independent 
research

9

Peer-reviewed studies

4

Randomized
control trials

What the research says

Our extensively studied program has the following outcomes for students

Better stress regulation as assessed by the stress hormone, cortisol

Schonert-Reichl, K. A., Oberle, E., Lawlor, M. S., Abbott, D., Thomson, K., Oberlander, T. F., & Diamond, A. (2015). Enhancing cognitive and social-emotional development through a simple-to administer mindfulness-based school program for elementary school children: A randomized controlled trial. Developmental Psychology, 51, 52–66.

Improved academic performance, especially in math and language arts

Thierry, K. L., Bryant, H. L., Nobles, S. S., & Norris, K. S. (2016). Two-year impact of a mindfulness-based program on preschoolers’ self-regulation and academic performance. Early Education and Development, 27(6), 805-821.

More prosocial, trustworthy, and liked by their peers

Schonert-Reichl, K. A., Oberle, E., Lawlor, M. S., Abbott, D., Thomson, K., Oberlander, T. F., & Diamond, A. (2015). Enhancing cognitive and social-emotional development through a simple-to administer mindfulness-based school program for elementary school children: A randomized controlled trial. Developmental Psychology, 51, 52–66.

Enhanced tools and strategies for self-regulation

de Carvalho, J. S., Pinto, A. M., & Marôco, J. (2017). Results of a mindfulness-based social-emotional learning program on Portuguese elementary students and teachers: A quasi-experimental study. Mindfulness, 8(2), 337-350.

Positive effects on reducing aggression and managing stress

Matsuba, M. K., Schonert-Reichl, K. A., McElroy, T., & Katahoire, A. (2020) Effectiveness of a SEL/Mindfulness Program on Northern Ugandan children. International Journal of School and Educational Psychology.

Increased optimism and happiness

Schonert-Reichl, K. A., & Lawlor, M. S. (2010). The effects of a mindfulness-based education program on pre- and early adolescents’ well-being and social and emotional competence. Mindfulness, 1, 137–151.

Our Scientific Advisors

We’re proud to partner with some of the best scientific minds to develop and provide continued consultation on our program

Kim Schonert-Reichl, Ph.D.

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Amishi Jha Ph.D.

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Robert Roeser, Ph.D.

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Joshua Brown, Ph.D.

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Jean M Clinton BMus MD FRCP(C)

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Hear from our experts

Amishi Jha, Ph.D.
MindUP Scientific Advisor
Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, Ph.D.
Scientific Advisor
Molly Lawlor, Ph.D.
MindUP Scientific Advisor

Training and memberships tailored to every learner

Group Plan

Who it’s for:

School Districts, Schools, and Educational Organizations

What you get:

  • Customized training for your district, school or organization
  • Group-wide licensing of the MindUP Core Curriculum
  • Online training for the whole school
  • Full digital access to our courses, curriculum, and research library
  • Engaging resources for educators and students
  • Access to our Brain Break Resource Library

Individual Plan

Who it’s for:

Individual Educators (Senior Leaders, Teachers, Specialized Educators, etc.)

What you get:

  • MindUP Core Curriculum
  • Full digital access to our platform
  • Flexible self-paced online training

$120 / yr