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ArticleInternational journal of mental health systems2021

The Youth Aware of Mental Health program in Australian Secondary Schools: 3- and 6-month outcomes.

Lauren McGillivray, Fiona Shand, Alison L Calear, Philip J Batterham, Demee Rheinberger, Nicola A Chen, Alexander Burnett, Michelle Torok

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Article in International journal of mental health systems, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers, 5 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

12 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 19 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Lauren McGillivrayBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Hospital Road, Randwick, NSW, 2031, Australia. l.mcgillivray@unsw.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9022-0274
Fiona ShandBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Hospital Road, Randwick, NSW, 2031, Australia.
Alison L CalearCentre for Mental Health Research, Research School of Population Health, Australian National University, Eggleston Road, Acton, ACT, 2601, Australia.
Philip J BatterhamCentre for Mental Health Research, Research School of Population Health, Australian National University, Eggleston Road, Acton, ACT, 2601, Australia.
Demee RheinbergerBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Hospital Road, Randwick, NSW, 2031, Australia.
Nicola A ChenBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Hospital Road, Randwick, NSW, 2031, Australia.
Alexander BurnettBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Hospital Road, Randwick, NSW, 2031, Australia.
Michelle TorokBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Hospital Road, Randwick, NSW, 2031, Australia.
Black Dog Institute · AUAustralian National University · AU

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe evidence base for suicide prevention programs in Australian schools is limited. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of a universal, mental health promotion and suicide prevention program-Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM)-on suicidal ideation, mental health, and help-seeking in Australian secondary school students from baseline to post-intervention and 6-month follow up.

methodsUsing a single-arm design, the YAM program was delivered to Year 9 students (13-16 years) in secondary schools located within four regions across New South Wales, Australia. A structured self-report questionnaire using validated scales was administered at each time point. Linear mixed-effects modelling was used to examine differences in suicidal ideation scores across time, while accounting for random effects of individual schools.

resultsSuicidal ideation reduced significantly from baseline to post, and from baseline to follow-up (p < 0.001). Depression severity declined (p < 0.001) and help-seeking intentions increased (p < 0.001) at post-intervention and 6- months following the intervention period. No suicide deaths were reported for any study participants.

conclusionThe current findings provide preliminary evidence that the YAM program is a promising preventive intervention for Australian schools, particularly for reducing suicidal ideation, depression and increasing help-seeking intentions in young people. The implementation of YAM in a large number of schools across New South Wales demonstrates the feasibility, and acceptability by schools, of implementing this program at scale.

trial registrationANZCTR, ACTRN12619000338167. Registered 5 March 2019-Retrospectively registered, http://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=376989&isReview=true .

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AdolescenceSuicidal ideationSuicide preventionYouth Aware of Mental Health

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