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To evaluate the effectiveness of school-based mental health programmes on reducing adolescent anxiety disorders.

March 12, 2026Open Access

Impact Assessment of School-Based Mental Health Programmes on Adolescent Anxiety Disorders in South African Secondary Schools: A Contemporary Perspective

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Randomized controlled trial investigates anxiety reduction in adolescents, suggesting educational improvements for support.

To evaluate the effectiveness of school-based mental health programmes on reducing adolescent anxiety disorders.
Conducted a randomized controlled trial with 1500 students from 20 schools
Measured pre- and post-intervention anxiety levels using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory
Compared anxiety levels between intervention and control groups
Moderate to severe anxiety prevalence decreased by 30% in intervention groups
Mean State-Trait Anxiety Inventory score dropped by 15 points in the intervention group
The programme effectively improved emotional well-being among students

Nhlaba et al. (2011) studied this question.

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