Methods	Randomised controlled trial
Participants	45 high school students 71% Male, 100% African American
Location	Richmond County, United States
Interventions	Stress reduction via Transcendental Meditation.
Programme deliverers	Certified instructor
Evaluator role	Independent
Outcomes	Tardy periods Absentee periods Grades Rule infractions Days suspended
Length of intervention	12 weeks
Assessment	Baseline and during treatment
Attrition	9%
COI statement	Declared
CoFI	Unlikely, independent evaluator.