Meta-Review on the Effectiveness of Classroom-Based Psychological Interventions Aimed at Improving Student Mental Health and Well-Being, and Preventing Mental Illness.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of school-based psychological interventions, including Mindfulness, in improving student mental health and well-being and preventing mental illness.
Results Summary
The meta-review found that Mindfulness interventions were generally effective, with effect sizes ranging from small to large, though the authors highlighted the need for additional high-quality trials.
Population
Students in school settings.
Effective Dosage
Not available
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mindfulness | increase | student mental health and well-being | students | small to large effect size | significant | #1 |
Social Emotional Learning | increase | student mental health and well-being | students | small to large effect size | significant | #2 |
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | increase | student mental health and well-being | students | small to large effect size | significant | #3 |
Yoga | increase | student mental health and well-being | students | small to large effect size | significant | #4 |
Body-Image | increase | student mental health and well-being | students | small to large effect size | significant | #5 |
Mindfulness | decrease | preventing mental illness | students | small to large effect size | significant | #6 |
Social Emotional Learning | decrease | preventing mental illness | students | small to large effect size | significant | #7 |
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | decrease | preventing mental illness | students | small to large effect size | significant | #8 |
Yoga | decrease | preventing mental illness | students | small to large effect size | significant | #9 |
Body-Image | decrease | preventing mental illness | students | small to large effect size | significant | #10 |
This meta-review summarizes existing evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the effectiveness of school-based psychological interventions aimed at improving student mental health and well-being, and preventing mental illness. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses were identified via the electronic databases PsycINFO, Web of Knowledge, Medline, Embase, and HMIC (Health Management Information Consortium). Ten systematic reviews and meta-analysis were eligible for inclusion in the final analyses. These systematic reviews and meta-analyses evaluated the effects of five types of school-based psychological interventions: Mindfulness, Social Emotional Learning, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Yoga, and Body-Image. Overall effectiveness reported in the included studies was significant for the most part, and ranging from small to large with respect to the effect size. The authors of all of the studies emphasized the need for additional high-quality trials to further examine the effectiveness of school-based psychological interventions aimed at improving student mental health and well-being, and preventing mental illness.