This study will be conducted among pre-screened students using DASS-21 questionnaire. Student who scored abnormal DASS-21 (mild to moderate depression, and/or anxiety, and/or stress) will be invited to participate in the study. Students with DASS-21 score of severe to extremely depression, and/or anxiety, and/or stress will be excluded from the study. They need to be referred to the health care professional. depression anxiety stress
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. 13 to 17 year old (form 1 to form 5) students 2. able to understand Malay or English Language 3. consented by parents or guardian 4. students who have been screened using DASS-21 with abnormal score of mild to moderate depression, and/or anxiety, and/or stress
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. participation not allowed by the school principal for specific reason 2. student who have been screened using DASS-21 with score severe to extremely depression, and/or anxiety, and/or stress 3. student under psychiatric follow-up
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Depression, anxiety, and stress scores baseline, and one-month and two-month post intervention DASS-21, data analysis using GLMM | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy baseline, and one-month and two-month post intervention self-developed questionnaire for knowledge, attitudes and self efficacy | — |
Countries
Malaysia
Contacts
UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA