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The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of school-based mental health programmes on adolescents' mental health in Nairobi slums.

March 1, 2026Open Access

Impact Evaluation of School-Based Mental Health Programmes for Adolescents in Nairobi Slums: A Comparative Study

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GWGabriel Macharia WanjikuKenyatta University

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Comparative study examines effectiveness of school-based mental health programmes in Nairobi slums, suggesting positive impacts on adolescent mental health.

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The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of school-based mental health programmes on adolescents' mental health in Nairobi slums.
Participants recruited from three schools in Nairobi slums.
Two schools received a comprehensive mental health intervention (model A), one served as a control group.
Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted using validated psychological scales.
Significant improvements in anxiety levels were found in students participating in model A compared to controls.
Tailored interventions demonstrated potential for positive adolescent mental health outcomes.

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Gabriel Macharia Wanjiku (2005) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d8d8ec16d51705d30169 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18808532

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Comparative study examines effectiveness of school-based mental health programmes in Nairobi slums, suggesting positive impacts on adolescent mental health.

Impact Evaluation of School-Based Mental Health Programmes for Adolescents in Nairobi Slums: A Comparative Study

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Impact Evaluation of School-Based Mental Health Programmes for Adolescents in Nairobi Slums: A Comparative Study

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