Evaluation of a classroom program of creative expression workshops for refugee and immigrant children

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An evaluative study assessed the effect of a creative expression program designed to prevent emotional and behavioral problems and to enhance self-esteem in immigrant and refugee children attending multiethnic schools. The study provides some evidence that creative workshops in classroom can have a beneficial effect on the self-esteem and symptomatology of immigrant and refugee children from various cultures and backgrounds.

Refugees, Psychological aspects, Psychiatric research

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Influence of general self-efficacy on the effects of a school-based universal primary prevention program of depressive symptoms in adolescents: A randomized and controlled follow-up study

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A cognitive-behavioral school-based universal primary prevention program was designed that followed 347 eighth-grade students participating in a randomized controlled trial for three months. Results revealed that the prevention program has favorable effects and that further research was needed to explore the impact of self-efficacy on the effects of prevention programs.

Prevention, Surveys, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Adolescent behaviour, Adolescent behavior

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Family-based services in children's mental health: A research review and synthesis

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A systematic review was undertaken of scientifically rigorous studies of family-based services in children's health and mental health. Studies demonstrate unequivocal improvements in other types of outcomes, such as retention in services, knowledge about mental health issues, self-efficacy, and improved family interactions.

Administration of Public Health Programs, All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services, Health and allied services, not elsewhere classified, Maternal & Child Health Care, Maternal & Child Health Programs, Care and treatment, Innovations, Evaluation, Family psychotherapy, Family counseling, Mentally ill children, Child health services, Family life education

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