@article{46d41d98029347f9b298c829b0956657,
title = "Supporting positive mental health development in adolescents with a group cognitive intervention",
abstract = "Background: Supporting positive mental health development in adolescents is an important school health concern, but there is a need to investigate the suitability of the interventions used. Aim: To investigate the experiences of school health professionals in conducting a universal school-based program aimed at preventing depressive symptoms in adolescents. Methods: Twenty-two school health professionals participated in four focus groups. The interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Findings: The overall theme was “striking a balance between strictly following the manual and meeting the students{\textquoteright} needs”. Three subthemes emerged: “doing good and sowing seeds for the future”, “working with insufficient tools”, and “personal development as a professional and as an individual”. Conclusions: School health professionals conducting the programme found it valuable in a school setting, but considered support from the school administration essential.",
keywords = "Health promotion, Group Cognitive Intervention, School, Prevention Program, Depressive Symptoms, Adolescents, Experience, School Health Professional",
author = "Pernilla Garmy and Agneta Berg and Clausson, {Eva K}",
year = "2014",
language = "English",
volume = "9",
pages = "24--29",
journal = "British Journal of School Nursing",
issn = "1752-2803",
publisher = "Mark Allen",
number = "1",
}