Behavioural interventions targeting the prevention and treatment of young children's mental health problems in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, 10% of children and adolescents live with mental health problems and often lack high-quality care. Over 80% of people facing mental health issues reside in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Failing to address children's mental health may prolong these challenges into adulthood, impeding their chances for a healthy life. This scoping review aims to describe the types, implementation strategies, effectiveness, and gaps of existing interventions for preventing and treating mental health problems in early childhood (<10 years) in LMICs.

Methods

The study employed a scoping review of experimental studies published 2007-2023. Major databases including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and PsycINFO were searched using key terms related to the population (

SUBMITTER: Kassa GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11758180 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature