Middle Schoolers Learn Mindfulness Through Yoga Program
The weekly class at Anderson Middle School in Berkley teaches kids healthy coping skills.
September 29, 2025
Considering the risk and protective factors influencing the initial drug and alcohol use is crucial.
Risk factors, which elevate the chances of substance use, include issues such as:
Protective factors, which decrease the likelihood of substance use or mitigate the impact of risk factors, include:
Coping skills and mindfulness training benefit the physical and mental health of school-age children ages 6 to 12. According to Harvard Health Publishing, benefits include:
In school substance abuse prevention programs, such as therapeutic yoga and “Wellness Days” aims to:
The weekly class at Anderson Middle School in Berkley teaches kids healthy coping skills.
This article was originally published in 2023 and has been updated in 2025. At West Bloomfield elementary schools, students are learning to cope with life’s
September is National Recovery Month, which works to promote new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices.