A Self-Sustaining Circle of Mindfulness Benefits: How JC PandA Improves Well-Being in Schools and Families

A Self-Sustaining Circle of Mindfulness Benefits: How JC PandA Improves Well-Being in Schools and Families

The JC PandA mindfulness programme delivers significant stress-reduction results not only for students but also for teachers and parents. 

Among the many studies of Hong Kong society, one aspect is notable: the city’s students suffer from high levels of stress. It’s not a uniquely Hong Kong problem – much of East Asia share the same intense focus on achieving high marks as a path to a better life.

Professor Shui Fong Lam of the Faculty of Social Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) attributes this to the region’s shared values.

“In Confucian culture, academic achievement is highly valued, so that the education system becomes a pressure cooker,” she explains.