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Adolescent Depression and Anxiety Treatment in Rural Schools: A Systematic Review
Blake Berryhill1, Catherine Carlson2, Laura Hopson2
1Human Development and Family Studies, The University of Alabama.
Rural Mental Health
|June 19, 2023
Summary
Rural high schools can help teens with depression and anxiety. Limited research exists, but some school-based programs show promise in improving mental health outcomes for adolescents.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent mental health
- School-based interventions
- Rural health disparities
Background:
- Depression and anxiety are prevalent in adolescents.
- Rural adolescents face significant access barriers to mental health care.
- Rural schools are key settings for intervention but lack research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically review existing research on school-based interventions for adolescent depression and anxiety in rural high schools.
- To summarize the current state of evidence for these interventions.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a literature search across major databases (PubMed, PsychINFO, EMBASE, ERIC, CINAHL).
- Included peer-reviewed articles evaluating rural high-school based interventions for depression and/or anxiety.
- Screened 322 articles, reviewed 82, and included 4 that met criteria.
Main Results:
- All included studies focused on group- or classroom-based programs to reduce depression.
- Three studies reported significant improvements in depressive symptoms or coping skills.
- One study yielded null effects, indicating variability in outcomes.
Conclusions:
- School-based interventions show potential for treating adolescent depression and anxiety in rural settings.
- There is a critical need for more rigorous research on effective rural high-school interventions.
- Further investigation is required to address the mental health needs of rural adolescents.
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