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Stapley, Emily; Stock, Sarah; Deighton, Jessica; Demkowicz, Ola – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2023
Background: Adolescence is associated with a rise in the incidence of mental health issues. Thus, the factors, processes, and contexts that protect and promote positive mental health in adolescence are of key interest to policymakers. Objective: Our aim was twofold: First, to explore the coping strategies and sources of support that adolescents…
Descriptors: Coping, Mental Health, Mental Disorders, Health Promotion
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Smith, Alexandra C. G.; Crooks, Claire V. – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2023
Background: There is a well-documented need for more responsive promotion and prevention programming for young immigrants and refugees in the context of mental health and healthy development. Incorporating the voice of newcomers in the development of promotion and prevention efforts could assist in producing culturally-relevant materials and…
Descriptors: Immigrants, Mental Health, Health Promotion, Prevention
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David, Oana Alexandra; Costescu, Cristina; Cardos, Roxana; Mogoase, Cristina – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2020
Background: Children and adolescents are major computer and technology gadget users. While serious games hold important promises for promoting health-related behavioral change and mental health among children and adolescents, their efficacy is yet unclear. Objectives: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to offer a…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Computer Games, Mental Health, Health Promotion
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Combs, Katie Massey; Hoag, Matthew J.; Roberts, Sean D.; Javorski, Stephen – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2016
Background: Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare (OBH) has arisen to fill a gap in mental health treatment. While research shows large positive changes in adolescent self-reports, little is known about predictors of change, longitudinal outcomes, and parent-reports of change. Objective This study sought to identify treatment outcomes up to 18 months…
Descriptors: Outdoor Education, Mental Health, Health Promotion, Intervention