Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013)

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Peer Support and Counseling in Urban Youth Mental Health Groups in Accra, Ghana: An Evaluation Study

Amma Osei, University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Yaw Agyei, Department of Epidemiology, Accra Technical University Abena Kwame, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Kofi Adom, Food Research Institute (FRI)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18988679
Published: May 8, 2013

Abstract

Urban youth in Accra, Ghana face significant mental health challenges, necessitating effective support mechanisms. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including semi-structured interviews (n=20) and focus group discussions (n=5). Participants reported improved emotional regulation skills (mean score increase by 15%), with a strong theme of peer support fostering mutual understanding. Peer-led support groups significantly enhanced mental health outcomes among urban youth in Accra, suggesting their efficacy as an intervention strategy. Further research should explore scalability and cost-effectiveness of these interventions across broader populations. Urban Youth, Mental Health Support Groups, Peer Support, Counseling

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Amma Osei, Yaw Agyei, Abena Kwame, Kofi Adom (2013). Peer Support and Counseling in Urban Youth Mental Health Groups in Accra, Ghana: An Evaluation Study. African Oncology Nursing, Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18988679
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African geographyUrban psychiatryQualitative researchPeer interventionGroup counselingMental health servicesCommunity-based interventions

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