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The review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of school-based mental health programs in reducing depression and anxiety among adolescents in urban West Africa.

March 12, 2026Open Access

Effectiveness of School-Based Mental Health Support Programmes in Reducing Depression and Anxiety Among Adolescents in Urban West African Settlements: A Systematic Literature Review

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MWMulugeta WoldehannaAfrica Center

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Systematic review shows school-based mental health programmes reduce depression and anxiety in urban adolescents, indicating their potential effectiveness.

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The review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of school-based mental health programs in reducing depression and anxiety among adolescents in urban West Africa.
Conducted a systematic literature review
Utilized databases such as PubMed and Web of Science
Focused on studies published within specific date ranges
Selected studies based on predefined inclusion criteria
Found a moderate reduction in depression and anxiety symptoms (pooled effect size = -0.45, CI [-0.61, -0.29]) after one year of intervention
School-based mental health support programmes show promise in urban West African contexts
Highlight the need for further evaluation and culturally adapted interventions

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Mulugeta Woldehanna (2011) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b2588496eeacc4fcec849b https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18918058

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Systematic review shows school-based mental health programmes reduce depression and anxiety in urban adolescents, indicating their potential effectiveness.

Effectiveness of School-Based Mental Health Support Programmes in Reducing Depression and Anxiety Among Adolescents in Urban West African Settlements: A Systematic Literature Review

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Effectiveness of School-Based Mental Health Support Programmes in Reducing Depression and Anxiety Among Adolescents in Urban West African Settlements: A Systematic Literature Review

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