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To assess the impact of school-based mental health programmes on anxiety disorders in high school students in Nairobi.

February 23, 2026Open Access

School-Based Mental Health Programmes' Impact on Anxiety Disorders Among High School Students in Nairobi: A Mixed Methods Study

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Mixed methods study shows significant anxiety reduction in high school students in Nairobi, suggesting broader benefits of mental health programmes.

To assess the impact of school-based mental health programmes on anxiety disorders in high school students in Nairobi.
Utilized a mixed methods design
Conducted quantitative surveys and qualitative semi-structured interviews
Assessed programme impact post-intervention
Statistically significant reduction in overall anxiety levels noted (p < 0.05)
Participants reported substantial improvements following the intervention
Study highlights the need for further research on long-term effects and scalability.

Cherono et al. (2001) studied this question.

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Mixed methods study shows significant anxiety reduction in high school students in Nairobi, suggesting broader benefits of mental health programmes.