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The aim is to evaluate how effective school-based mental health support services are in reducing suicide risk in adolescents in Kenya.

March 8, 2026Open Access

Analysing School-Based Mental Health Support Services for Suicide Prevention Among Adolescents in Kenya's Highlands,Context

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The aim is to evaluate how effective school-based mental health support services are in reducing suicide risk in adolescents in Kenya.
Mixed-methods approach with pre- and post-intervention surveys
Focus group discussions with adolescents
Interviews with stakeholders
Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis of data
Suicidal ideation among adolescents decreased by approximately 30% compared to baseline levels.
School-based mental health services were found effective in reducing suicide risk.
Recommendations were made for professional development for counselors and outreach expansion.

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A mixed-methods study demonstrates a 30% reduction in suicidal ideation among adolescents through school services, highlighting the need for improved strategies.

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Oscar Kibet Mbathi (2010) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ada892bc08abd80d5bbac5 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18903847

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A mixed-methods study demonstrates a 30% reduction in suicidal ideation among adolescents through school services, highlighting the need for improved strategies.

Analysing School-Based Mental Health Support Services for Suicide Prevention Among Adolescents in Kenya's Highlands,Context

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Analysing School-Based Mental Health Support Services for Suicide Prevention Among Adolescents in Kenya's Highlands,Context

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