School-based prevention of anxiety and depression: a pilot study in Sweden
School-based prevention of anxiety and depression: a pilot study in Sweden
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10.1080/1754730x.2012.730352
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2012-01-01
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Gallegos, Julia
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Ahlen, Johan;Breitholtz, Elisabeth;Gallegos, Julia
焦虑症是儿童中最常见的精神病理形式。焦虑症通常在生命的早期就开始，伴随着巨大的痛苦，并预示着精神问题。不幸的是，只有少数患有焦虑症的儿童会得到有效治疗。这项研究的目的是检验澳大利亚以学校为基础的预防计划--生命之友计划的有效性，该计划针对瑞典的儿童。参与者是50名儿童，该计划在三个时间点上对焦虑、抑郁和一般心理健康的结果进行了评估。结果显示，接受该计划的儿童抑郁症状和困难减少，力量增强。对于那些接受该计划的有焦虑风险的儿童，结果也显示焦虑症状有所减少。总体而言，这项研究表明，对瑞典儿童来说，生命之友可能是一种很有前途的干预措施。
Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent form of psychopathology in children. Anxiety disorders often begin early in life, involve great suffering, and predict psychiatric problems. Unfortunately, only a few children with anxiety disorders will receive effective treatment. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of FRIENDS for Life, an Australian school-based prevention programme, with children from Sweden. Participants were 50 children, and the impact of the programme was measured at three time points on the outcomes of anxiety, depression, and general mental health. Results showed a decrease in depressive symptoms and difficulties, and an increase in strengths, for those children receiving the programme. For those children at risk for anxiety receiving the programme, the results also showed a decrease in anxiety symptoms. Overall, the study suggests that FRIENDS for Life could be a promising intervention for Swedish children.