Journal article
Efficacy of a school-based, universal prevention programme for depression and anxiety in adolescents (OurFutures Mental Health): a two-arm cluster-randomised controlled trial
L Grummitt, S O'Dean, L Birrell, S Bailey, I Ivison, E Hunter, A Nguyen, EV Kelly, LA Gardner, KE Champion, C Chapman, M Teesson, NC Newton, EL Barrett
Eclinicalmedicine | Published : 2025
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Abstract
Background: Adolescence is a critical period for the onset of mental health challenges. We evaluated the efficacy of a school-based intervention (OurFutures Mental Health) in promoting mental health knowledge and preventing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Methods: A two-arm cluster-randomised controlled trial was conducted from 2023 to 2024 with Year 8/9 students from 10 secondary schools in Australia. Schools were randomised (1:1) to the OurFutures Mental Health intervention or active control (usual health education) using the Blockrand function in R by an external statistician. Eligible participants were Year 8/9 students enrolled at participating schools. OurFutures Mental Health is a..
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