Effectiveness of Family-Involved Interventions in Reducing Co-Occurring Alcohol Use and Mental Health Problems in Young People Aged 12-17: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: There is a high prevalence rate of co-occurring alcohol use and mental health problems in young people. This is associated with adverse outcomes and poses a substantial public health concern. We identified and synthesized evidence on the effectiveness of family-involved interventions in reducing alcohol use and mental health problems in young people aged 12-17. Seven databases were searched from inception to January 2023. Data from 19 articles reporting on 14 trials were pooled through random-effects meta-analysis for each outcome using Review Manager 5.3. Pooled estimates resulted in non-significant findings for alcohol use (SMD -0.60; 95% CI -1.63 to 0.42; p = 0.25; 6 trials; 537 participants), internalizing symptoms (SMD -0.13; 95% CI -0.37 to 0.10; p = 0.27), externalizin

SUBMITTER: Geijer-Simpson E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10572317 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature