EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR THE PREVENTION OF DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE IN ADOLESCENTS. LITERATURE REVIEW
Relevance. Using the school system to implement prevention programs provides a natural and affordable way to reach young people. Studies conducted both in Kazakhstan and in other countries show that at least 90% of adolescents who commit suicide have symptoms of depression. Suicide consistently ranks among the leading causes of death from external causes among adolescents.
The aim of this literature review is to analyze the possibilities of methods for assessing preventive measures for anxiety-depressive disorders in adolescents 15-17 years old.
Study selection: A literature review was done in 2021. The collection of materials was carried out on the bases: MEDLINE / PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, PsycINFO. Time period of the reseach is 10 years, from 2010 to 2021. Due to the different research methodology, the review will be narrativeThe results showed a moderate but real preventive effect of such programs. Prevention programs provide an opportunity to plan strategies for influencing the suicide rate in the country, but they are difficult to assess, there is no suitable assessment method.
Results: article includes universal preventive programs for adolescents on the detection anxiety-depressive disorders and their prevention, carried out in different environments and methodologies. The programs carried out in Kazakhstan, the CIS, in the countries of Western Europe, North America, and Australia. The largest projects of preventive programs for adolescents (SEYLE, LARS / LISA, Op Volle Kracht, SPARX) are described in particular details, the features of their implementation, positive and negative consequences, and difficulties in implementation. Prevention programs can identify adolescents with disorders and reduce symptoms in subsequent examinations, reduce the burden on the health sector, and reduce the frequency of hospitalizations and treatment. The disadvantages of such programs are the need for support in public and political circles, financial costs, the involvement of a large number of specialists, and a long period of application is required to maintain the result.
Conclusions: universal school programs for adolescents for the identification of mental disorders and prevention are effective in the prevention of depression and anxiety. They are effective for maintaining remission and reducing the likelihood of deterioration for adolescents suffering from mental disorders.
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Sadovskaya A.A., Negay N.A. Evaluation of the effectiveness of school programs for the prevention of depression and suicide in adolescents. Literature review // Nauka i Zdravookhranenie [Science & Healthcare]. 2022, (Vol.24) 2, pp. 156-166. doi: 10.34689/SH.2022.24.2.019Related publications:
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