School-based prevention of anxiety and depression: a pilot study in Sweden

被引：14

作者：

Ahlen, Johan ^{[1
]}

Breitholtz, Elisabeth ^{[2
]}

Barrett, Paula M. ^{[3
]}

Gallegos, Julia ^{[4
]}

机构：

[1] Uppsala Univ, Dept Psychol, Uppsala, Sweden

[2] Dept Child & Adolescent Psychiat, Vastmanland, Sweden

[3] Univ Queensland, Dept Educ, Brisbane, Qld, Australia

[4] Univ Monterrey, Ctr Treatment & Res Anxiety CETIA, Monterrey, Mexico

来源：

ADVANCES IN SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION | 2012年 / 5卷 / 04期

关键词：

prevention; anxiety; depression; primary school children;

D O I：

10.1080/1754730X.2012.730352

中图分类号：

G44 [教育心理学];

学科分类号：

0402 ; 040202 ;

摘要：

Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent form of psychopathology in children. Anxiety disorders often begin early in life, involve great suffering, and predict psychiatric problems. Unfortunately, only a few children with anxiety disorders will receive effective treatment. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of FRIENDS for Life, an Australian school-based prevention programme, with children from Sweden. Participants were 50 children, and the impact of the programme was measured at three time points on the outcomes of anxiety, depression, and general mental health. Results showed a decrease in depressive symptoms and difficulties, and an increase in strengths, for those children receiving the programme. For those children at risk for anxiety receiving the programme, the results also showed a decrease in anxiety symptoms. Overall, the study suggests that FRIENDS for Life could be a promising intervention for Swedish children.

引用

页码：246 / 257

页数：12

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