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Mindfulness for adolescents: A promising approach to supporting emotion regulation and preventing risky behavior

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: This article reviews the contextual and neuropsychological challenges of the adolescent period with particular attention to the role that universal prevention can play in moderating the harmful effects of stress. The centrality of emotion regulation skills to long-term health and wellness suggests their importance in prevention and intervention efforts for youth. Mindfulness has been shown to be an effective means of reducing stress and improving emotion balance in research with adults, although research on mindfulness with adolescents is limited. The authors present available data and describe one potentially effective program for adolescent mindfulness: Learning to BREATHE.

Source: New Directions for Youth Development

DOI: 10.1002/yd.20042

Authors: Patricia C. Broderick, Patricia A. Jennings

Institutions: West Chester University, Pennsylvania State University

Language: English

Topic: Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2129569284

FWCI: 4.665

Cites: 67

Cited by: 175

Related to: 10