In a 2010 pilot study, minority children receiving a mindfulness intervention (MI) reported lower levels of depression over time compared to those receiving a health education intervention (HEI). Both groups had decreased anxiety symptoms over time, and descriptive data indicated that the MI group had greater decreases than the HEI group.

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The methodology for the 2010 pilot study by Liehr and Diaz, which examined the effect of mindfulness on minority children, included four main components:
- Experimental Design: A comparison of minority children receiving a mindfulness intervention (MI) versus a health education intervention (HEI), evaluated immediately pre- and post-intervention.
- Participants: 18 children recruited from a summer camp (average age 9.5 to 11.1 years; 71% boys; 64% from Caribbean and Central American countries), with one lost to follow-up.
- Intervention: The MI used a Mindful Schools program focusing on breath, mindful movement, and generosity. The HEI used standard health lessons on activity, healthy foods, and stress management. Both interventions consisted of ten 15-minute daily classes over two weeks.
- Measures: The Short Mood and Feelings Questionnaire (for depression) and The State Anxiety Inventory for Children (for anxiety symptoms).

Methodology of the 2010 Mindfulness Pilot Study for Minority Children

Liehr, P., & Diaz, N. (2010). A pilot study examining the effect of mindfulness on depression and anxiety for minority children. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 24(1), 69–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2009.10.001

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