ICPS

2023 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2023

Program Evaluation of a Mental Health Wellness Curriculum Featuring Yoga and Mindfulness

Brussels, Belgium · March 2023

poster · Personality/Emotion

  • Bethany McCurdy
    Iowa State University
  • Travis Bradley
    Stanford University School of Medicine
  • Ryan Matlow
    Stanford University School of Medicine
  • John Rettger
    Stanford University School of Medicine
  • Flint Espil
    Stanford University School of Medicine
  • Carl Weems
    Iowa State University
  • Victor Carrion
    Stanford University School of Medicine

Abstract

This study reports the results of a program evaluation of a universal health and wellness curriculum, Pure Power, a 3-year program designed to teach youth yoga techniques, mindfulness, and emotion regulation. Pure Power was implemented in Northern California primary schools serving 1,175 youth from low SES, high-stress, and trauma-impacted communities.

Prevention/Intervention