Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All willing and consenting participants aged 10 – 15 enrolled in the selected schools will be eligible to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: If a particular student is repeatedly unkind or disruptive, peer group leaders will ask that student to stop attending sessions. The Shamiri team will sample schools to be used in this study based on accessibility and interest of the schools within the project areas.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in self-reported symptoms of depression using the RCADS-25 (Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale – Short Form);Changes in self-reported symptoms of anxiety using the RCADS-25 (Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale – Short Form);Changes in emotional symptoms using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) - Emotional Symptoms Subscale | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in general wellbeing using the Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (SWEMWBS);Changes in academic performance using academic graces | — |
Countries
Kenya
Contacts
Research Management