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A qualitative study exploring adolescents' experiences with a school-based mental health program.
Pernilla Garmy1,2, Agneta Berg3,4, Eva K Clausson5
1Department of Health Science, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden. pernilla.garmy@hkr.se.
BMC Public Health
|October 22, 2015
Summary
Adolescents found a school-based depression prevention program beneficial for self-confidence and stress management. However, they desired a more health-promoting approach beyond performance focus.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent mental health
- School-based interventions
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Background:
- Adolescent mental health is a global public health priority.
- School-based depression prevention programs require evaluation and adolescent feedback.
- This study explores adolescent experiences with a specific cognitive-behavioral program.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore adolescents' lived experiences with a school-based cognitive-behavioral depression prevention program.
- To gather feedback on program effectiveness and areas for improvement.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative content analysis of 12 focus group interviews.
- Participants included 89 adolescents aged 13-15 years.
Main Results:
- Three main categories emerged: intrapersonal strategies (directed thinking, self-confidence, stress management, positive activities), interpersonal awareness (trust, consideration of others), and structural constraints (negative framing, performance emphasis).
- Adolescents reported benefits on individual and group levels.
Conclusions:
- The program was perceived as beneficial and meaningful.
- Adolescents expressed a need for a more health-promoting approach within the program.
- Findings highlight the importance of considering adolescent perspectives in program design.
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