The Healthy Learning Mind research project is a randomized controlled trial exploring the effectiveness of a mindfulness intervention on well-being, learning and happiness among 12-15 year old adolescents in the school context. Altogether 3519 students and their teachers and parents have participated in the study.

The development project started in 2016 when a grant for health promotion was received from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. During 2016-2018 we will develop national mindfulness-based well-being programs for both students and school personnel and implement the mindfulness-based well-being programs into Finnish comprehensive schools.

The aim is to provide schools with a concrete and cost-effective tool to promote well-being, learning and happiness among students and school personnel as well as enhance social climate and calmness in classrooms.

Our Healthy Learning Mind project is a pioneering project exploring effectiveness of mindfulness practices among adolescents as well as development and implementation of national mindfulness-based well-being programs in Finland.