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Adolescent depression and anxiety treatment in rural schools: A systematic review

Forfatter(e)
Berryhill, B. Carlson, C. Hopson, L. Culmer, N. Williams, N.
År
2021
DOI
10.1037/rmh0000183
Tidsskrift
Journal of Rural Mental Health
Sider
No Pagination Specified
Kategori(er)
Depresjon og nedstemthet (inkl. både vansker og lidelse) Angst og engstelighet (inkl. både vansker og lidelse)
Tiltakstype(r)
Kognitiv atferdsterapi, atferdsterapi og kognitiv terapi Psykodynamisk/interpersonlig terapi Skole/barnehagebaserte tiltak
Abstract

Depression and anxiety are the most common mental illnesses in adolescents. Rural schools are well-positioned to narrow the access gap confronting rural adolescents experiencing depression and anxiety; however, there is a paucity of research on the treatment of depression and anxiety in rural high schools. This critical review summarized the state of the field on rural school-based interventions to reduce adolescent depression and anxiety. Literature searches were conducted using PubMed, PsychINFO, EMBASE, ERIC, and CINAHL databases. Inclusion criteria identified peer-reviewed articles evaluating rural high-school based interventions for the treatment of depression and/or anxiety. Of the 322 articles screened, 82 articles were reviewed, with four articles satisfying inclusion criteria. All studies examined a group- or classroom-based program to reduce depression. Three studies reported either significant pre- to post-intervention improvements or clinical change in depressive symptoms or coping skills; one study found null effects. While promising, there is an on-going need for additional rigorous investigations on rural high-school based interventions for the treatment of depression and anxiety among teens. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved) Impact Statement Public Significance Statement -This critical review of the literature reveals promising school-based treatments to reduce depression among rural adolescents. At the same time, there is a significant need for more research on school-based interventions for rural youth, especially as it pertains to anxiety disorders. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)