7/11/2023 0 Comments Classroom observation form mindup![]() While mindfulness training with individuals, or in small groups, appears to have benefit for stress and anxiety reduction in adults, 13 far less is known about its value in adolescents, particularly within the school setting. 12 While some mindfulness practices are associated with eastern religions as part of their origin, mindfulness training, as offered in this study, was focused on a cognitive and breathing practice without religious symbolism. Mindfulness, which involves bringing one’s attention to the present moment, in a non-judgmental way, noticing thoughts, sensations and experiences with a non-reactive, curious and open perspective, 11 has shown some benefit for symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. ![]() 5 Teenage stress has been associated with behavioral problems, 6 poor eating habits, 7 risky sexual behavior, 6 smoking, 8 substance abuse, self-harm, 9 depression, 10 and suicidality 6. 1 This developmental phase leaves them arguably more vulnerable to the negative effects of excessive stress and anxiety. 5įrontal-limbic neural networks are developing asynchronously during this period, making teens potentially more sensitive to social cues and responsive to emotional signals, while regulation is still immature. ![]() 4 Although excessive stress negatively affects adolescents and adults similarly by worsening sleep and appetite, among other effects, 4 adolescents may be at risk for additional adverse effects given that this is a period for rapid brain development. 2, 3 Teenagers report more stress during the school year than most adults during the same time period. 1 In addition to the physical and mental changes of puberty, the burgeoning complexity of adolescents’ social relationships combined with the increasing academic pressure of high school add layers of potential stress and anxiety to an adolescent’s life. Adolescence is a developmental period often accompanied by depression, anxiety, and stress.
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