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Blake Colaianne

Blake Colaianne, Ph.D., is an assistant research professor in Penn State’s Prevention Research Center and Department of Human Development & Family Studies. His work focuses on how we can transform education to center compassion, mindfulness, and human development to help young people flourish.

Teens Need Compassion to Go with Mindfulness

By Tyralynn Frazier, Blake Colaianne | August 21, 2025

Research suggests that mindfulness alone doesn't always work in kids and teens. Here’s what to try instead.

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Teens Need Compassion to Go with Mindfulness