ABSTRACT
Meta-analysis studies around the world have demonstrated that social-emotional competencies can be taught in schools and other settings to make a positive difference in young people's lives. The long-term effects of teaching social-emotional literacy in schools include better overall conduct from students, healthier relationships, lower emotional distress and better overall academic achievement. Schools are not the only place social-emotional literacy competencies can be offered to gain short- and long-term benefits for young people. Social-emotional guidance for young people, once handed down from generation to generation through hands-on learning, is harder to provide within busy families and fractured support networks. Although the human brain has infinite space for new information, it is the pace and number of times people are unnecessarily interrupted that can impact on emotional regulation and our ability to stay focused. Compassion supports mental health, lowers anxiety, improves emotional regulation and is essential in building a confident mindset.
