Systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevention of internalizing disorders in early childhood.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Internalizing problems comprise a significant amount of the mental health difficulties experienced during childhood. Implementing prevention programs during early childhood may prevent internalizing problems. The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effect of both targeted and universal prevention programs in preventing internalizing problems for children aged 3- to 5-years and their parents.

Methods

PsycINFO, Embase, and MEDLINE were systematically searched, and 17 randomized control trials, consisting of 3,381 children, met eligibility criteria. There were seven universal prevention programs, and 10 targeted prevention programs. Four prevention programs were delivered to children, 10 prevention programs were delivered to parents/ca

SUBMITTER: Bolton B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10752964 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature