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  • Mental Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Evaluated a universal prevention program for adolescent depression in Mauritius.
  • Implemented by school teachers in a culturally diverse setting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy of a universal prevention program for adolescent depression.
  • To examine effects on depressive symptoms, self-esteem, and coping skills.

Main Methods:

  • 160 adolescents were randomly assigned to the prevention program or a wait-list control group.
  • Intervention delivered by school teachers.

Main Results:

  • Depressive symptoms decreased post-intervention but not at follow-up.
  • Significant improvements in self-esteem and coping skills were observed both post-intervention and at follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Universal programs like RAP-A may promote positive mental health rather than directly prevent clinical depression.
  • Findings suggest a nuanced role for universal programs in adolescent mental health interventions.