Healthy Learning Mind (HLM): Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial on A Mindfulness Intervention, Moderators and Association with Perceived Socioeconomic Status, and Comparison to Other National Data

Abstract Background This paper presents the baseline characteristics and their moderators in Healthy Learning Mind (HLM)– school-based cluster-randomized controlled trial. Objectives The evaluates state of various measures well-being, how these results compare to national global norms/population studies. Methods Data were collected from all participants prior intervention further analyzed by gender, grade perceived socioeconomic status, including standardized for resilience, depressive symptoms socioemotional functioning; health-related quality life, dispositional mindfulness, satisfaction with compassion/self-kindness, self-rated health morning tiredness. Results Participating 2793 students (1425 girls, 1368 boys), ages 12 15 years, filled questionnaires. outcomes line previous research, demonstrating gender differentiation lower wellbeing among older children adolescents. Conclusions All associated suggesting that low status should be addressed as a serious risk factor included moderator similar trials.