Effectiveness of a Comprehensive Mental Health Literacy Educational Programme for Junior High School Students: A Randomised Controlled Trial Examining Changes in Their Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviour

Mori, Ryoichi; Uchino, Takashi; Mizuno, Masafumi; Yamaguchi, Taiju; Katagiri, Naoyuki; Nemoto, Takahiro

doi:10.3390/jpm12081281

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“…However, when comparing the groups, it is clear that the experimental group obtained greater MHL than the control group, not only due to the effect of time, but in its interaction with the intervention carried out. These results are in line with those of similar studies, where a program to increase MHL has been shown to have a positive impact on students who received the intervention, resulting in a greater increase in MHL, help-seeking and stigma reduction [64,65].…”

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Assessing the efficacy of the ‘Bicho De 7 Cabeças’ B-learning school-based program in enhancing mental health literacy and reducing stigma

Meilsmeidth,

Trigueiro,

Simões-Silva

et al. 2024

BMC Psychol

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The prevalence of mental disorders in adolescents has a considerable impact on daily life, restricting tasks and diminishing overall quality of life while potentially leading to stigmatization. This study aims to measure the impact of a mental health literacy intervention program, called “Bicho de 7 Cabeças” project, in b-learning format, on the increase of knowledge and the decrease of stigma in young people from Póvoa de Varzim, in Portugal. A quasi-experimental study was conducted, from November 2022 to May 2023, involving an experimental group (“Bicho de 7 Cabeças” protocol) and an active control group (informational brochures), utilizing a pre-test/post-test design. Mental Health Literacy Measure-MHLM, Mental Health Promoting Knowledge Scale-MHPK-10, Mental Illness Knowledge Schedule-MAKS, Reported and Intended Behaviour Scale-RIBS, and Community Attitudes toward People with Mental Illness-CAMI were used. A total of 504 young students from the 9th grade enroll in this study, with a mean age around 14 years old. There is a significant difference between stigma (p <.001) and knowledge (p <.001) scores at baseline and follow-up. The results of this study shows that interventions aimed at young people for the promotion of mental health literacy and stigma reduction are needed and more initiatives should be implemented in schools to address these problems.

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Assessing the efficacy of the ‘Bicho De 7 Cabeças’ B-learning school-based program in enhancing mental health literacy and reducing stigma

Meilsmeidth,

Trigueiro,

Simões-Silva

et al. 2024

BMC Psychol

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“…Firstly, the lack of gender differences in MHL among Czech students suggests that mental health education programs in the Czech Republic have been successful to some degree in promoting MHL equally among male and female university students (Kvintová & Sigmund, 2012). This is consistent with previous research suggesting that MHL is positively associated with exposure to mental health information and education (Mori et al, 2022). Therefore, future mental health education programs in the Czech Republic should continue to emphasize the importance of MHL to promote equal mental health outcomes among male and female students (Pugnerova et al, 2018).…”

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confidence: 87%

A comparative study of mental health literacy in university students in Czechia and China

Liu,

Vachova

2023

JPR

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This study compares the mental health literacy (MHL) of university students in China and the Czech Republic. MHL refers to the ability to recognize mental health problems, adjust one's mental state and seek professional assistance. The study recruited 358 Chinese university students (244 female and 114 male) and 282 Czech university students (247 female and 35 male) and collected data through online questionnaires using the O'Connor's MHL Scale. The results indicated that Czech students had a significantly higher level of MHL compared with Chinese students based on the total score and other subscales. The findings of this study emphasize the importance of MHL on a global scale and the potential of cross-cultural comparisons to promote MHL and improve mental health outcomes. The disparity in MHL between the two countries highlights the need for increased mental health education and resources in China. Further research is needed to explore the cultural and educational factors contributing to the difference in MHL between China and the Czech Republic.

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“…These requirements were selected more frequently than those regarding existing policies. These findings suggest a high level of need and social interest in primary and secondary prevention for young people, together with the dissemination of correct knowledge and awareness-raising actions for society ( 29 ). These contents, which are likely to be desired by many people, should be included in the community-based integrated care systems that are currently being constructed in Japan.…”

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Perceptions and attitudes of users and non-users of mental health services concerning mental illness and services in Japan

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ObjectivesThere is a global movement to develop and implement community-based integrated mental health systems. The present study attempted to clarify the perceptions and attitudes of users and non-users of mental health services concerning mental illness and services in Japan.MethodsA new questionnaire was developed for this internet survey. Data from 500 outpatients with depression and 500 healthy subjects were sampled according to the demographics of the Japanese population.ResultsOver 90% of healthy subjects and over 70% of patients were unaware of the common age of onset or lifetime prevalence of mental illness. Over 90% of the healthy subjects and about 70% of the patients could not describe any services where they would feel comfortable discussing mental health problems. In both groups, “adolescents and young adults” were ranked first as a target population for mental health and illness policies. The top requirement for the integrated care systems was the promotion and awareness of correct knowledge of mental illness in both the healthy subjects and patients.ConclusionSocietal requirements could include disseminating correct knowledge, awareness-raising actions for society, and implementing services where people, especially young people, can easily consult and receive support in the community.

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Effectiveness of a Comprehensive Mental Health Literacy Educational Programme for Junior High School Students: A Randomised Controlled Trial Examining Changes in Their Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviour

Cited by 7 publications

References 32 publications

Assessing the efficacy of the ‘Bicho De 7 Cabeças’ B-learning school-based program in enhancing mental health literacy and reducing stigma

Assessing the efficacy of the ‘Bicho De 7 Cabeças’ B-learning school-based program in enhancing mental health literacy and reducing stigma

A comparative study of mental health literacy in university students in Czechia and China

Perceptions and attitudes of users and non-users of mental health services concerning mental illness and services in Japan

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