Effectiveness of school-based mental health programs on mental health among adolescents

Shahraki-Sanavi, Fariba; Ansari‐Moghaddam, Alireza; Mohammadi, Mahdi; Bakhshani, Nour-Mohammad; Salehiniya, Hamid

doi:10.4103/jehp.jehp_421_19

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“…Similar to the current study, most studies done in other countries and India point toward a positive shift in psycho-social functioning, often with statistical significance. [ 16 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 ] The perceived increase in the ability to deal with stress and conflicts is significant, as interpersonal separation and disputes are vital precipitants of adolescent suicide. [ 35 ] Parental divorce and emotional lability are found to be shared among households attached to blue-collar jobs.…”

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Effect of life skills education on socio-emotional functioning of adolescents in urban Puducherry, India: A mixed-methods study

Sarkar¹,

Surendran²,

Kothiyal³

et al. 2023

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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BACKGROUND: We wanted to assess the effect of life skills education (LSE) and regular curriculum on the self-esteem, self-efficacy, adjustment, and psychosocial functioning of students from co-educational government schools, compared to those receiving only the regular curriculum. The secondary objectives were to study the feasibility of such sessions and identify the factors affecting the effectiveness of the sessions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a mixed-methods study in government schools of urban Puducherry, India in 2018–2019. The quantitative component was a cluster-randomized trial with activity-based learning methods delivered over 10 sessions in the intervention arm (IA). Differences in outcome variables (self-esteem, self-efficacy, adjustment, psychosocial behavior) between baseline and after intervention in each of the groups were calculated, and the difference-in-differences (DID) technique was applied to account for any natural change in scores over time. Qualitative data were collected through focused group discussions (FGDs) among students and teachers. Analysis was founded on a positivist paradigm with inducto-deductive methodology. RESULTS: The mean (SD) age of 258 participants was 13 (1) years in both arms. The mean (SD) difference between baseline and end-line for IA and control arm (CA) was 0.3 (4.4) and − 0.1 (4.0), for self-esteem ( P = 0.38), 0.03 (6.0) and − 1.1 (6.1) for self-efficacy ( P = 0.12), and − 0.04 (3.5) and − 0.05 (4.3) for adjustment ( P = 0.73), respectively. Similarly, the median (interquartile range [IQR]) difference in the conduct problems scale of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire was − 1 (−2, 1) and 0 (−1, 1) ( P < 0.01). Five FGDs revealed multiple positive effects on anger management, conduct, self-awareness, and responsible behavior. All 10 teachers viewed life skills education (LSE) positively. CONCLUSIONS: LSE positively affects adolescents’ socio-emotional functioning, but more extended periods of exposure are needed to demonstrate discernible change. The feasibility of implementation depends on the syllabus and based on health policies.

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Effect of life skills education on socio-emotional functioning of adolescents in urban Puducherry, India: A mixed-methods study

Sarkar¹,

Surendran²,

Kothiyal³

et al. 2023

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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“…In addition, giving access on mental health service at school also necessary. A study in Iran found a significant reduction in the prevalence of moderate-to-severe mental health issues among the students in the intervention group compared to the control group(Shahraki-Sanavi et al, 2020). Hence, implementing strategies such as identifying student challenges, fostering parent-teacher collaboration, and seeking guidance from expert counsellors can prove to be efficacious in offering pragmatic and efficient resolutions in this domain.…”

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Behaviour Changes of Elementary School Students Who Had Menarche and Educational Program Needed Relating to Menarche

Nurkhamidi,

Khumaedy,

Khuzaiyah

2023

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Menarche is a period in which girls get their first menstruation. It is a marker of a woman entering the phase of biological maturity or reproductive maturity. In the study of fiqh, menarche is the beginning of a woman entering the mukallaf phase and being responsible for her actions. Physical and mental changes follow menarche. Educational service which is relevant to these changes is needed. This study aimed to explore behaviour changes and the service that required by students following their menarche. This study was a qualitative study exploring teacher’s perspectives on their observation and opinion about behaviour changes of menarche students and their further program and education needs related to menarche. The sample of this study was teachers in six elementary schools in Pekalongan City , Central Java Indonesia. The data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. The result indicates that female students that already menarche often seek attention to the opposite sex, post self-portraits on social media, and pay more attention to self-appearance. While, the programs they needed were education and counselling strongly related to menstruation, and mental and biological maturity, following the menarche.

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Evaluation of an integrated mental health and substance use video-based prevention program for Filipino youth

Hechanova,

Co,

Soliman

et al. 2024

DHS

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Purpose Drug prevention programs typically focus on providing information on the effects of drugs and developing refusal skills. However, there is evidence that adolescents use substances to cope with stress. As such, integrating mental health literacy is important in prevention programs. The purpose of this study was to test a video-based mental health and substance prevention program for Filipino youth. Design/methodology/approach The study used a cluster randomized trial and mixed methods design with 623 Filipino adolescents from 12 to 18 years old. The program consisted of six sessions focusing on stress, adaptive coping, effects of substances and drug refusal skills. It uses short psychoeducation videos along with self-reflection, and discussions to increase learner engagement. Findings Results revealed a significant increase in knowledge and negative attitudes toward substance of participants in the intervention group compared to the control group. Those in the intervention group reported improved use of adaptive coping skills particularly cognitive reappraisal, social support, problem-solving and relaxation compared to the control group. Originality/value This study adds to the literature on prevention from under-represented and non-Western contexts such as the Philippines. This study highlights how technology-mediated and integrated mental health and substance use programs can be useful in countries with few resources for mental health.

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Effectiveness of school-based mental health programs on mental health among adolescents

Cited by 8 publications

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Effect of life skills education on socio-emotional functioning of adolescents in urban Puducherry, India: A mixed-methods study

Effect of life skills education on socio-emotional functioning of adolescents in urban Puducherry, India: A mixed-methods study

Behaviour Changes of Elementary School Students Who Had Menarche and Educational Program Needed Relating to Menarche

Evaluation of an integrated mental health and substance use video-based prevention program for Filipino youth

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