Universal school-based e-health interventions for wellbeing, anxiety and depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given that 'digitally native' children and young people spend much time at school, universal e-mental health interventions (ueMHIs) may have a role in supporting their wellbeing and reducing common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. However, the efficacy of school-based ueMHIs has never formally been evaluated.

Methods

During this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched online databases MEDLINE, ERIC and ACM and the grey literature for trials of school-based ueMHIs targeted at improving wellbeing or reducing anxiety or depression in students aged 5-18. Primary outcomes were changes in symptoms of wellbeing, anxiety and depression at <3 months. Secondary outcomes were changes in these symptoms at 3-12 months and >12 months. Meta-analysis w

SUBMITTER: Miller E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11618968 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature