Mindful Little Minds: Reducing Posttraumatic Symptoms and Supporting Preschoolers Facing Chronic Stress
Mindfulness July 27, 2026 Anat Atiya Malki, Ricardo Tarrasch
Abstract Objectives This study examined the impact of a mindfulness-based intervention on preschoolers chronically exposed to cross-border missile attacks and violence. Prolonged exposure to such hostilities has been linked to elevated levels of anxiety and behavioral difficulties in a substantial proportion of affected children. The primary objective was to reduce posttraumatic stress disorder...