Although a greater number of subjects in the high dose group had less depressive symptoms, the researchers believe attending twice weekly classes (plus home practice) may
constitute a less burdensome but still
effective way to gain the mood benefits from the
intervention.
A policy is more likely to be
effective if it directly addresses bullying behaviour, raises awareness of what
constitutes bullying in the school community, up - skills staff with
effective evidence - based
interventions, builds consistent staff and school responses that reflect school values, respects cultural diversity and reflects the social and emotional learning curriculum.