MindUP has been recognized by industry experts

Both CASEL and the CDC recognize MindUP as a program that effectively promotes the well-being of children and adolescents.

MindUP is proud to be a CASEL SELect program and identified by the CDC as effective in promoting student mental health.

Learn more about the CDC report, Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools: An Action Guide for School and District Leaders

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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.

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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.

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More prosocial, trustworthy, and liked by their peers

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

MindUP has been recognized by industry experts

MindUP is proud to be a CASEL SELect program and identified by the CDC as effective in promoting student mental health.

15+

9

4

What the research says

Better stress regulation as assessed by the stress hormone, cortisol

Improved academic performance, especially in math and language arts

More prosocial, trustworthy, and liked by their peers

Enhanced tools and strategies for self-regulation

Positive effects on reducing aggression and managing stress

Increased optimism and happiness

Our Scientific Advisors

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

Molly Lawlor, Ph.D.

Kim Schonert-Reichl, Ph.D.

Robert Roeser, Ph.D.

Joshua Brown, Ph.D.

Amishi Jha, Ph.D.

Jean M Clinton BMus MD FRCP(C)

Sona Dimidjian, Ph.D.

Megan Jones Bell, PsyD

Tia Barnes, Ph.D.

Kate Truitt, Ph.D., M.B.A.

Roselinde Kaiser, Ph.D.

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