Impact of Developmental Stage on Responses to a School-Based Mindfulness Intervention
Mindfulness February 26, 2026 Michiko Ashitani, Yasushi Ito, Kazumi Yamamoto
Objectives The .b (“dot be”) mindfulness program aims to reduce both internalizing and externalizing risks and to enhance well-being among adolescents. A UK-based feasibility study (FS) reported significant improvements in depressive symptoms, stress, and well-being, whereas a large-scale randomized controlled trial—the UK-based MYRIAD study (MS) found no improvements and even some negative...