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This research aims to evaluate the impact of mental health campaigns and peer support groups on urban youth in Sierra Leone.

February 24, 2026Open Access

Mental Health Campaigns and Peer Support Groups in Urban Youth Centers: Outcomes in Sierra Leone Context

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Mixed-methods analysis reveals improved mental health awareness and well-being in urban youth, suggesting effective intervention strategies.

This research aims to evaluate the impact of mental health campaigns and peer support groups on urban youth in Sierra Leone.
Employed a mixed-methods approach
Conducted pre- and post-campaign surveys for quantitative analysis
Facilitated focus group discussions for qualitative insights
Compared participant awareness scores pre-and post-campaign
Evaluated performance with model estimation techniques
Increased participant awareness scores by 40% post-campaign
Mean awareness score reached 75 out of 100
Peer support groups improved self-reported mental well-being by a median of 25%
Highlights the potential for future scalable interventions in urban youth settings

Sesay et al. (2001) studied this question.

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Mixed-methods analysis reveals improved mental health awareness and well-being in urban youth, suggesting effective intervention strategies.