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To assess the effectiveness of school-based mental health interventions on reducing depression in urban adolescents.

March 1, 2026Open Access

Impact Assessment of School-Based Mental Health Interventions on Depression in Urban Adolescents in South Africa

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Mixed-methods assessment shows significant improvement in depression among urban adolescents, suggesting effective interventions.

To assess the effectiveness of school-based mental health interventions on reducing depression in urban adolescents.
Utilized a mixed-methods approach
Conducted pre- and post-intervention surveys using PHQ-9
Organized focus group discussions with adolescents and teachers
Sample size of 350 participants
Statistically significant decrease in PHQ-9 scores post-intervention ($p < 0.01$)
Improvement noted in depressive symptoms among participants
No adverse effects reported from the interventions

Nompumelelo et al. (2005) studied this question.

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