Over much skepticism meditation programs were introduced to some San Francisco schools.
The result:
suspensions decreased by 79 percent and attendance and academic performance noticeably increased.
Meditation techniques are not just a San Francisco teaching method. A quick Google search shows that they're being implemented in at least 13 states, as well as parts of Asia and Europe. According to
Time
Mindfulness and meditation programs are emerging as powerful ways to calm kids down, sharpen their brains and make them kinder to their classmates.
The benefits are powerful: more kindness, better math scores, fewer ADHD symptoms, more self-control, less depression, and improved focus. And one doesn't even need a prescription.
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