DetectaWeb Project: study protocol of a web-based detection of mental health of children and adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Traditionally, research and practice addressing mental health has been conducted within a unidimensional model, explaining mental health as the presence/absence of psychological problems (distress or psychopathological symptoms). More recently, accumulative evidence has supported a bi-dimensional model, which conceptualises psychological problems and psychological strengths (well-being) as related-yet-distinct continua that, when considered together, yields a more comprehensive understanding of individuals. The DetectaWeb Project is a web-based early detection assessment of the mental health continuum (MHC) for children and adolescents and aims to: develop a web-based platform for screening of the MHC, including both psychological problems (anxiety, depression and suic

SUBMITTER: Piqueras JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5640068 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature