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To explore the impact of school-based mental health support services on students' academic performance in urban Nigerian communities.

March 7, 2026Open Access

School-Based Mental Health Support Services and Academic Performance in Urban Nigerian Communities: A Mixed Methods Investigation

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FAFunmilayo AdedotomiwaAmerican University of Nigeria CIChinedu Ifeanyi OAOladipo Oyebola AdekunleAhmadu Bello University

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Mixed methods investigation finds mental health support enhances academic performance in urban communities, suggesting implications for educational improvement.

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To explore the impact of school-based mental health support services on students' academic performance in urban Nigerian communities.
Mixed methods study combining qualitative interviews and quantitative data analysis.
Comparison of students receiving mental health support with control group without support.
Assessment of grades and absenteeism rates.
Significant improvement in students' grades (p < 0.05) after receiving mental health support.
Reduced absenteeism by 20% in students enrolled in mental health programmes.
Comprehensive support positively influences educational outcomes.

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Adedotomiwa et al. (2008) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc2175af8044f7a4eb65e https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18880029

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Mixed methods investigation finds mental health support enhances academic performance in urban communities, suggesting implications for educational improvement.

School-Based Mental Health Support Services and Academic Performance in Urban Nigerian Communities: A Mixed Methods Investigation

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School-Based Mental Health Support Services and Academic Performance in Urban Nigerian Communities: A Mixed Methods Investigation

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