[Effects of core competency support program on depression and suicidal ideation for adolescents]

Area of Science:

• Adolescent mental health
• Psychological interventions
• Suicide prevention

Background:

• Adolescent depression and suicidal ideation are significant public health concerns.
• Effective interventions are crucial for mitigating these issues in young populations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of a core competency support program on adolescent depression.
• To assess the program's effectiveness in reducing suicidal ideation among high school students.

Main Methods:

• Quasi-experimental design with an experimental and a control group.
• 27 participants in the experimental group and 29 in the control group.
• Statistical analysis using SPSS, including chi-squared test, t-test, and ANCOVA.

Main Results:

• Significant reductions in depression scores were observed in the intervention group compared to the control group.
• Significant decreases in suicidal ideation scores were reported by participants in the core competency support program.
• The program demonstrated a statistically significant positive effect on both outcome measures.

Conclusions:

• The core competency support program is an effective intervention for decreasing depression and suicidal ideation in adolescents.
• This program is recommended as a viable suicide prevention strategy for adolescent populations.
• Further research can explore long-term effects and scalability of the intervention.