School-based interventions to prevent anxiety and depression in children and adolescents in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anxiety and depression are on the rise among children and adolescents globally. Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face heightened vulnerability due to limited resources, restricted access to mental health services, socioeconomic disparities and widespread mental health stigma. Schools offer a unique and potentially impactful setting for preventive interventions targeting anxiety and depression in young individuals.

Aim

We aimed to identify empirical research to explore the effectiveness of school-based interventions designed to prevent anxiety and depression among children and adolescents in LMICs.

Method

Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO and CENTRAL were systematically searched for articles published between 2018 and July 2023. Randomised controlled tr

SUBMITTER: Dieu Yin SZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12043155 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature