Effectiveness of the Mindfulness in Schools Programme: non-randomised controlled feasibility study.

Background: Mindfulness-based approaches for adults are effective at enhancing mental health, but few controlled trials have evaluated their effectiveness among young people.

Aims: To assess the acceptability and efficacy of a schools-based universal mindfulness intervention to enhance mental health and well-being.

Method: A total of 522 young people aged 12-16 in 12 secondary schools either participated in the Mindfulness in Schools Programme (intervention) or took part in the usual school curriculum (control).