More US schools are taking breaks for meditation. Teachers say it helps students' mental health

Schools in the U.S. are using yoga, meditation, and mindfulness to aid students in handling stress and emotions post-pandemic, as endorsed by the CDC.

Research shows that mindfulness programs in schools can be particularly beneficial for students in low-income areas facing high stress or trauma.

Nonprofits like Inner Explorer, supported by organizations such as GreenLight Fund Atlanta, are making mindfulness programs accessible to diverse communities like Clayton County Public Schools in Georgia.

Read at ABC7 San Francisco