Learn & Explore
Resources
A curated collection of research, talks, and tools exploring adolescent development, mental health, and our relationship with technology — for parents, educators, and anyone supporting young people.
The Manosphere & the State of Young Men
Equimundo’s 2026 research report examining the “manosphere” and its influence on the well-being of boys and young men.
Read the report Study American Journal of Preventive MedicineEarly Adolescent Problematic Screen Use, Mental Health, Sleep & Substance Use
A peer-reviewed study on the prospective associations between problematic screen use in early adolescence and later mental health outcomes.
Read the study Video Dr. Dan SiegelThe Adolescent Brain
An accessible look at how the teenage brain develops — and why adolescents think, feel, and behave the way they do.
Watch the video Toolkit Center for Humane TechnologyYouth Toolkit
A free, interactive set of guides helping young people (ages 13–25) understand and navigate social media and the attention economy.
Explore the toolkit Article Center for Healthy MindsParents’ Excessive Internet Use May Be Linked to Depression in Their Teenagers
A research-based article exploring how parents’ own heavy internet use may relate to depression in the teens they raise.
Read the article TED Talk Jonathan Haidt · Author of “The Anxious Generation”How Screens Stole Childhood — and How to Get It Back
Jonathan Haidt on how smartphones reshaped childhood, and the practical steps families and communities can take to reclaim it.
Watch the talk Interactive Tool The EkmansThe Atlas of Emotions
We can all benefit from expanding our emotional vocabulary. The Atlas of Emotions offers a clear view of the collective human experience of feeling — and supports greater emotional agility.
Explore the toolFor Teens
Teen Mindfulness Class FAQ
Curious what a class is actually like? Here are honest answers to the questions teens ask most.
Learn how to manage stress, sharpen your focus, breathe your way through tough moments, journal out the noise in your head, and talk through what’s really on your mind.
No. Classes often include movement, stretching, walking, drawing, and interactive activities.
Sharing is optional. You can participate at your own comfort level.
Many teens use mindfulness to feel calmer, focus better, sleep better, and manage emotions.
There is no perfect way to practice mindfulness. Everyone starts somewhere, and wandering thoughts are normal.
Bonus Questions
Yes! Sessions are relaxed and hands-on, with activities, movement, and discussion — not lectures.
None at all. Classes are designed for beginners, and you’ll be guided the whole way.
Yes — many teens feel more at ease coming with a friend.
One-to-one session is 60 minutes.
Kids group classes are 60 minutes.
Teens classes are 90 minutes.
Many teens find the focus and calm they build carry over into school, sports, and their relationships.
Never required. You can rest your gaze softly on the floor instead — whatever feels comfortable.
“I don’t think mindfulness is for me. Why should I try it?”
Try one session. You might discover practical tools that make everyday challenges easier to manage.
Try a Session