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Evaluate the effectiveness of school-based mental health interventions for adolescents in urban East African slums.

February 22, 2026Open Access

School-Based Mental Health Support Services for Adolescents in Urban East African Slums: An Intervention Study in Mauritius

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Intervention study evaluates school-based mental health support effectiveness in adolescents, indicating positive mental health outcomes.

Evaluate the effectiveness of school-based mental health interventions for adolescents in urban East African slums.
Mixed-methods approach combining quantitative pre- and post-intervention surveys
Qualitative interviews to explore participant perceptions
Comparison between intervention and control groups
Significant decrease in depression symptoms in intervention group (p < 0.05)
Improved social support networks reported by participants
Enhanced coping mechanisms identified among adolescents

Komal Chandranayake (2000) studied this question.

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