Meditation for school children

INTERVENTION: In this study, primary school children will participate in a controlled trial. They will be placed into one of three groups: 1. Face to face meditation instruction, based on sahaja yoga, delivered in class time (three times per week for 20 minutes each time) 2. Video meditation instruction, based on sahaja yoga delivered in class time (three to five times per week for 5‐10 minutes each time) 3. No treatment (control) Mental health will be assessed at baseline and after 30 weeks using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. The duration will be determined by each participating school, aiming for a minimum of one semester. Follow‐up assessment is not anticipated due to practical challenges. CONDITION: General well‐being and mental health risk ; Mental and Behavioural Disorders PRIMARY OUTCOME: Changes in mental health, assessed using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire at baseline and after 30 weeks SECONDARY OUTCOME: 1. Drop out rates; 2. Qualitative feedback regarding acceptability and feasibility of the intervention INCLUSION CRITERIA: Primary school aged children