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To evaluate the effectiveness of the Yes to Emotions (YEY) program on enhancing emotional intelligence and mental health among Lebanese adolescents.

The effectiveness of an emotional intelligence intervention on Lebanese adolescent mental health: A mixed‐method study with emotional diary integration

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Mixed-method study evaluates Emotional Intelligence program's impact on mental health in Lebanese adolescents, suggesting beneficial outcomes.

To evaluate the effectiveness of the Yes to Emotions (YEY) program on enhancing emotional intelligence and mental health among Lebanese adolescents.
Mixed-methods design combining self-report and diary data
712 adolescents aged 14-21 from public schools
Participants allocated to YEY intervention or waitlist comparison condition.
Higher trait emotional intelligence and intrapersonal emotional competencies observed in the YEY group
Diary group showed larger effect sizes in adaptive coping and reduced depressive symptoms
Qualitative findings highlighted improvements in emotion regulation, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships.

Sánchez‐Ruiz et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Mixed-method study evaluates Emotional Intelligence program's impact on mental health in Lebanese adolescents, suggesting beneficial outcomes.