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School-Based Mental Health Interventions in Nairobi Adolescent Depression Screening: Three-Month Success Rates Analysis

Rutaguma Wafula, Department of Research, Maseno University Gathuru Kiplangat, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Kenyatta University Mwiraria Ochieng, Kenyatta University Kibet Mutua, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18989935
Published: September 10, 2013

Abstract

Nairobi public schools have a high prevalence of adolescent depression, underscoring the need for effective mental health interventions. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including pre- and post-intervention assessments with a control group for comparison. The analysis revealed that the intervention significantly reduced depressive symptoms by 25% among participants compared to baseline levels. School-based mental health interventions show promise in reducing adolescent depression in Nairobi's public schools, warranting further implementation and evaluation. Policy makers should prioritise funding for school-based mental health programmes and advocate for their integration into existing educational frameworks.

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Rutaguma Wafula, Gathuru Kiplangat, Mwiraria Ochieng, Kibet Mutua (2013). School-Based Mental Health Interventions in Nairobi Adolescent Depression Screening: Three-Month Success Rates Analysis. African Protein Science (Core Life Science), Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18989935

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