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March 8, 2026Open Access

School-Based Mental Health Intervention for Anxiety Disorders Among Nigerian Adolescents: A Quasi-Experimental Study

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Quasi-experimental study shows reduced anxiety symptoms in Nigerian adolescents, implying the need for effective mental health programs.

To evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based mental health intervention for anxiety disorders among Nigerian adolescents.
Quasi-experimental design used to assess 20 randomly selected schools.
Participants assessed using standardised questionnaires at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up.
Data analyzed to determine reductions in anxiety symptoms.
Significant reduction of 25% in anxiety symptoms observed from baseline to post-intervention.
Results indicate improvement in emotional well-being after the intervention.
Confidence intervals suggest robust findings, with evidence supporting the effectiveness of the intervention.

Adeyemi et al. (2010) studied this question.

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