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This research aims to evaluate the impact of mental health support systems on dropout rates and academic performance in urban Nigerian schools.

March 1, 2026Open Access

School-Based Mental Health Support Systems in Urban Nigerian Schools: Dropout Rate Reduction and Academic Achievement Enhancement

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CUChidera UgwuanyiBabcock University UAUche AnyikwaUniversity of Science and Technology of Benin ONObiora NwezeFederal University of Technology

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Mixed-methods evaluation shows improved academic performance and reduced dropout rates in urban schools, suggesting effective mental health interventions.

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This research aims to evaluate the impact of mental health support systems on dropout rates and academic performance in urban Nigerian schools.
Employed a mixed-methods approach including pre- and post-intervention surveys.
Conducted qualitative interviews with teachers and parents.
Analyzed survey data to assess changes in mental well-being and academic performance.
Dropout rates decreased by 20% following the intervention.
Average academic achievement scores improved by 15%.
Results were statistically significant, indicating strong effects of mental health support.

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Ugwuanyi et al. (2005) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d8caec16d51705d2ffcb https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18806332

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Mixed-methods evaluation shows improved academic performance and reduced dropout rates in urban schools, suggesting effective mental health interventions.

School-Based Mental Health Support Systems in Urban Nigerian Schools: Dropout Rate Reduction and Academic Achievement Enhancement

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School-Based Mental Health Support Systems in Urban Nigerian Schools: Dropout Rate Reduction and Academic Achievement Enhancement

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