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Chiara Ruini1, Carlotta Belaise, Chiara Brombin

  • 1Affective Disorders Program and Laboratory of Experimental Psychotherapy, Department of Psychology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.

Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
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This study compared well-being therapy (WBT) and cognitive-behavioral strategies in schools. Both approaches effectively improved student well-being and reduced distress.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Psychotherapy

Background:

  • Growing interest in psychobiological mechanisms of resilience and psychological well-being.
  • School-based interventions may offer long-term developmental and distress prevention benefits.
  • Need to evaluate efficacy of school-based well-being interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test the efficacy of a school-based intervention protocol derived from well-being therapy (WBT).
  • To compare WBT with cognitive-behavioral strategies in a school setting.
  • To assess the impact on psychological well-being and symptom reduction.

Main Methods:

  • 111 students were randomly assigned to either a cognitive-behavioral therapy protocol or a WBT protocol.
  • Interventions were delivered in a school setting.

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  • Pre- and post-intervention assessments used Kellner's Symptom Questionnaire and Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scales.

    • Main Results:

    • Both school-based interventions led to comparable improvements in reported symptoms.
    • Both interventions demonstrated comparable enhancements in psychological well-being.
    • No significant difference in efficacy between the two intervention types was found.

    Conclusions:

    • Well-being therapy-derived strategies show promise for preventing psychological distress in schools.
    • These interventions can promote optimal human functioning in children.
    • School-based well-being interventions are a viable strategy for enhancing mental health outcomes.