Mental disorder in children and young people Mental and Behavioural Disorders Mental disorder, not otherwise specified
Conditions
Interventions
Interventions comprised drama group therapy (DGT), comprising reflective discussion and role play conducted by a drama therapy trained teacher. The role play was central to the drama therapy and invol
Sponsors
Northern and Yorkshire Research and Development Directorate (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children of either sex 2. Scholastic under-performance 3. Known major family problems 4. Ill-nourished or poorly cared for appearance 5. Impaired peer relationships 6. Behavioural or emotional difficulties
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Not at school.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Scores on behaviour parent- teacher- and self-report mental health questionnaires: 1. The Child Behaviour Checklist 2. Teacher Report Form 3. Youth Self Report Data were gathered three months pre-intervention and at the start of intervention (waiting list control), at the end of intervention (+three months), six months, one year, two years and three years post-intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcome measures. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed