Citation

Rivet‐Duval E, Heriot S, Hunt C. Child Adolesc. Ment. Health 2011; 16(2): 86-91.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1475-3588.2010.00584.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Background: This study evaluated the efficacy of a universal prevention program for adolescent depresssion implemented by school teachers in Mauritius.

Method: 160 adolescents were randomly assigned to the prevention program or wait‐list.

Results: Decreased depressive symptoms for the intervention condition were found post‐intervention, but not at follow‐up. Significant changes in self‐esteem and coping skills were seen both post‐intervention and at the follow‐up.

Conclusions: The results, drawing from a culturally diverse population, suggest that universal programs such as RAP‐A may be better seen as promoting positive mental health, rather than having direct prevention or intervention effects on clinical problems.