Effectiveness of Mental Health Literacy Initiatives Implementing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for School Adolescents in Nairobi City Centre,: A Meta-Analysis

Mental health literacy initiatives have been implemented in various settings to improve adolescents' understanding of mental health issues and reduce stigma. A comprehensive search strategy was employed to identify relevant studies. Studies were included based on specific criteria related to CBT integration and mental health literacy interventions for adolescents in Nairobi. Effect sizes from included studies were calculated using a random-effects model. The meta-analysis revealed an overall effect size of d = 0.75 (95% CI: 0.62-0.89) indicating significant improvements in mental health literacy and reductions in stigma among adolescents exposed to CBT-enhanced initiatives. This study provides strong evidence supporting the effectiveness of integrating cognitive behavioural therapy into mental health literacy interventions for school-aged adolescents in Nairobi City Centre. Schools and healthcare providers should consider implementing such integrated programmes as a strategy to improve adolescent mental health outcomes in Nairobi.