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The aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based mental health intervention for urban youth suffering from PTSD due to environmental stressors in Accra, Ghana.

March 13, 2026Open Access

School-Based Mental Health Interventions for Urban Youth in Accra, Ghana: Trauma Recovery and Behaviour Change Techniques

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AAAbasaa AsareWater Research Institute AAAmeyaw AidooUniversity of Ghana

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Randomized controlled trial demonstrates reduced PTSD symptoms in urban youth, suggesting effective mental health support strategies.

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The aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based mental health intervention for urban youth suffering from PTSD due to environmental stressors in Accra, Ghana.
Randomized controlled trial design
150 participants, divided into intervention and control groups
Ten weekly sessions conducted by trained facilitators
Focused on trauma recovery and behavior change techniques
42% mean reduction in PTSD severity scores from baseline
60% overall improvement rate in participants
Potential benefits for reducing mental health issues among urban youth noted, but further research is needed.

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Asare et al. (2012) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b3ad0502a1e69014ccf30b https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18947147

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