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Title U CALM Degree of recognition Regional Media name/outlet The Cross Examiner Media type Print Country/Territory Northern Ireland Date 8/03/19 Description Dr Cathal Breen (Ulster University Clinical Scientist (Cardiology) and Lecturer of Healthcare Science and Physiology) and Mrs Eimear Donnelly (MEd) Teacher of Geography at St Joseph’s High School Crossmaglen have developed “U CALM” (Ulster university Civic role in mentAL health stress regulation in our coMmunity) a project which aims to evaluate learning efficiency in the classroom through physiological mechanisms that enhance attention, preparedness and readiness. 33 Year 11 pupils participated within a research informed workshop enabling their awareness of self-regulation; they were taught how to identify their reaction to stress and how to self regulate and recover from feeling overwhelmed. This was achieved by exercise activities aimed at vestibular regulation and methods to enhance relaxation and calmness using Havening Technique led by Mr David Small (Counsellor in St. Joseph's High School). U CALM has successfully been commissioned through a competitive funding allocation from the Widening Access and Participation Department of Ulster University aligning to its civic engagement strategy and will support current Well Being services in St. Joseph's High School Crossmaglen. Persons Cathal Breen