Schools across the U.S. have been introducing yoga, meditation and mindfulness exercises to help students manage stress and emotions. Research has found school-based mindfulness programs can help, especially in low-income communities where students face high levels of stress or trauma. Have you ever done any of the following?

Children nationwide struggled with the effects of isolation and remote learning as they returned from the pandemic school closures. The CDC in 2023 reported more than a third of students were affected by feelings of persistent sadness and hopelessness. The agency recommended schools use mindfulness practices to help students manage emotions. Do you agree with schools encouraging mindfulness practices and meditation?

The Inner Explorer program guides students and teachers through five-to-10-minute sessions of breathing, meditating and reflecting several times a day. The program also is used at Atlanta Public Schools and over 100 other districts across the country. Teachers and administrators say they have noticed a difference in their students since they've incorporated mindfulness into their routine. If you struggle with anxiety or any other mental health issues, will you try mindfulness and meditation?