Faced with out-sized stress, Baltimore students learn to take a deep breath

The video explores the Mindful Moments program at Patterson High School, highlighting its role in helping students manage stress and avoid violence. Students share personal stories of how mindfulness has positively impacted their lives. The program, managed by the Holistic Life Foundation, is shown to improve school environments and student behavior. Scientific research supports the benefits of mindfulness on brain activity, and similar programs are being implemented in elementary schools with positive results.

What is the primary purpose of the Mindful Moments room at Patterson High School?

• To act as a detention room for misbehaving students.

• To offer a place for students to complete their homework.

• To provide a space for students to relieve stress and take breaks.

• To serve as a yoga studio for students.

How did Chris Bowman benefit from practicing mindfulness and yoga?

• He stopped attending school altogether.

• He became a professional yoga instructor.

• He found a way to cope with personal challenges and avoid violence.

• He improved his academic grades significantly.

What is the main reason students at Patterson High need mindfulness programs?

• They want to learn new breathing techniques.

• They have a lot of free time during school hours.

• They face significant stress and trauma in their daily lives.

• They are preparing for yoga competitions.

According to research, how does mindfulness affect the amygdala?

• It causes the amygdala to shrink in size.

• It has no effect on the amygdala.

• It decreases its activity, reducing strong emotional responses.

• It increases its activity, leading to more fear.

What potential academic benefits are associated with mindfulness practices?

• Higher rates of school attendance.

• Increased physical strength and endurance.

• Improved test scores and better sleep patterns.

• Better handwriting and artistic skills.

What change was observed at Coleman Elementary after implementing mindfulness programs?

• Students became more competitive in sports.

• No noticeable change in student behavior.

• A significant decrease in office referrals and suspensions.

• An increase in office referrals and suspensions.

How widespread are mindfulness programs in schools across the United States?

• They are only available in high schools.

• They are exclusive to private schools.

• They are implemented in schools in at least 15 states.

• They are only present in Baltimore schools.