Research

MindUP is a Data Driven, Evidence-Based, Accredited Program

MindUP places a high value on ensuring that our program is grounded in research. With more than ten years of independent research, including four randomized control trials, MindUP has been extensivley studied.

MindUP is an evidence-based program grounded in:

Neuroscience

Mindful Awareness

Positive Psychology

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

MindUP Research Highlights

Children who have received MindUP showed the following outcomes:

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.

Demonstrated positive effects on reducing aggression and managing stress.

Increased optimism and happiness.

Schonert-Reichl & Lawlor, 2010; Schonert-Reichl et al., 2015.

What the Research Says

Students who received the MindUP program, compared to their peers who did not, had significant improvements across multiple areas including:

Improved attention

Improved stress physiology, as measured by the hormone, cortisol

Improved peer ratings of kindness, pro-socialness, and peer acceptance

Improved academics

Schonert-Reichl K.A., Oberle, E., Lawlor, M.S., Abbitt, 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.

Learn More about our Evidence-Based Program

Hear from our Experts

Kimberly A. Schonert-Reichl, PhD, What Does the Research Show

Molly Stewart Lawlor, PhD, The Four Scientific Pillars of MindUP

Lara Boyd, PT, PhD, The Science Behind MindUP

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Little Ealing Assembly

Case Study: London, England

Case Study: West Rise

London, England

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Case Study: Pennsylvania, USA

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