Psychosocial interventions targeting mental health in pregnant adolescents and adolescent parents: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pregnancy and parenthood are known to be high-risk times for mental health. However, less is known about the mental health of pregnant adolescents or adolescent parents. Despite the substantial literature on the risks associated with adolescent pregnancy, there is limited evidence on best practices for preventing poor mental health in this vulnerable group. This systematic review therefore aimed to identify whether psychosocial interventions can effectively promote positive mental health and prevent mental health conditions in pregnant and parenting adolescents.

Methods

We used the standardized systematic review methodology based on the process outlined in the World Health Organization's Handbook for Guidelines Development. This review focused on randomized contro

SUBMITTER: Laurenzi CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7227359 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature