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February 23, 2026Open Access

Impact of School-Based Mental Health Programmes on Youth Depression Rates in Kampala, Uganda: A Systematic Literature Review

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Systematic literature review shows interventions reduce depression rates in youth, indicating effective mental health strategies in Uganda.

To evaluate the impact of school-based mental health programmes on youth depression rates in Kampala, Uganda.
Conducted a systematic literature review of studies on school-based interventions for depression.
Applied pre-defined inclusion criteria for study selection including design and outcomes.
Included studies reporting on depression prevention or treatment efficacy.
Identified multiple studies with reported reductions in youth depression rates.
Some studies showed statistically significant decreases in depression rates (p < 0.05).
Indicated that school-based mental health programmes are effective in mitigating youth depression in Kampala.

Okello et al. (2001) studied this question.

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Systematic literature review shows interventions reduce depression rates in youth, indicating effective mental health strategies in Uganda.