Mindfully me: Teaching meditation to children

A valuable tool in coping with modern life, a psychologist believes the early introduction of mindfulness can be hugely beneficial, writes Marjorie Brennan.

There is a growing awareness of the mental health crisis affecting young people, with research from Unicef last year showing Ireland’s teen suicide rate as the fourth-highest in the EU, writes Marjorie Brennan.

As concerns mount about the societal pressures young people face, ways of tackling stress and building resilience are coming into focus.