We’re Missing the Social Dimension in Adolescent Mindfulness Programs: A Student-Driven Perspective and Call to Action
Mindfulness October 1, 2025 Blake A. Colaianne, Raymond S. Falcone
Abstract School-based mindfulness programs (SBMPs) are widely used to support student well-being, yet questions remain about their impact and developmental relevance for adolescents. Most critiques of adolescent SBMPs have focused on implementation challenges. Here, we expand the discussion to include a critique of the curriculum itself, arguing that adolescent SBMPs largely overlook the...