What the experts say
Mindfulness & the immune system
David S. Black, George M. Slavich
University of Oxford Mindfulness Research Centre
Willum Kuyken, Jesus Montero Marin, Ruth Baer, Kate Tudor, Elizabeth Nuthall, Bergljot Gjelsvik, Katie Fletcher, Liz Lord, Louise Aukland, Katherine De Wilde, Anam Raja, Lucy Radley, Matthew Allwood, Eleanor-Rose Corney
World Health Organisation: Depression
“Depression is a leading cause of disability around the world and contributes greatly to the global burden of disease.”
And in education
Coronavirus: Impact on Young People with Mental Health Needs
Survey carried out in March 2020 by charity Youngminds.org.uk
The Evidence for Mindfulness in Schools for children and young people
Katherine Weare, Emeritus Professor, University of Southampton, Honorary Visiting Professor, University of Exeter.
Effectiveness of the Mindfulness in Schools Programme: non-randomised controlled feasibility study
“Depression is a leading cause of disability around the world and contributes greatly to the global burden of disease.”