Meditation
Meditation Effects in the Classroom
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21% increase in high school graduation rate
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10% improvement in test scores and GPA
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Increased attendance and decreased suspensions for high school students
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Reduced ADHD symptoms and symptoms of other learning disorders
Mind & Brain: The Journal of Psychiatry 2 (1): 73-81, 2011 -
Increased intelligence and creativity
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40% reduction in psychological distress, including stress, anxiety and depression
American Journal of Hypertension 22(12): 1326-1331, 2009 -
Reduction in teacher burnout and perceived stress
Permanante Journal 18 (1): 19-23, 2014
Student Behavior
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Increase in average daily attendance
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Statistically significant reduction in days absent for meditating students
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Reduction in fights
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Reduction in suspensions
Student Wellness
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Significant reduction in anxiety
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Significant reduction in depressive symptoms
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Significant increase in self-esteem
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Increase in happiness and focus
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Improvement in sleep and relationships
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Reduction in anger and stress
Teacher Wellness
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Significant reduction in perceived stress
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Significant increase in emotional intelligence
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Significant reduction in negative mood states
"When a person meditates; the effects are pan-systemic, every system of the body is affected from the brain down. It is good for the whole mind-body system."
- Frank Staggers, MD, Director of Berkeley Addiction Treatment Services and former Medical Director of the Haight Ashbury Free Clinic