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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2025

Fostering Mental Health Literacy Among Primary School Professionals: Evaluating the Impact of an Online Training Program 'Well@School'.

Joonas Korhonen, Mari Lahti, Kostadin Kostadinov, Karmen Erjavec, Natalja Istomina, Svetla Ivanova, Areti Lagiou, Valentina Lalova, Monika Makutienė, Venetia Notara and 5 more

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Joonas KorhonenDepartment of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland.ORCID 0000-0002-5324-1727
Mari LahtiDepartment of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland.ORCID 0000-0002-3403-5418
Kostadin KostadinovDepartment of Social Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria.ORCID 0000-0003-1414-8738
Karmen ErjavecFaculty of Health Sciences, University of Novo mesto, 8000 Novo mesto, Slovenia.ORCID 0000-0003-4971-0292
Natalja IstominaInstitute of Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, 01513 Vilnius, Lithuania.ORCID 0000-0002-6562-053X
Svetla IvanovaDepartment of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria.ORCID 0000-0002-6671-8862
Areti LagiouLaboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Department of Public and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of West Attica, 12210 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-6687-358X
Valentina LalovaDepartment of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria.ORCID 0000-0001-9351-7743
Monika MakutienėInstitute of Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, 01513 Vilnius, Lithuania.
Venetia NotaraLaboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Department of Public and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of West Attica, 12210 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-4080-8392
Hanna OllikkalaEmergency Care, Public Health Nursing, Midwifery and Diagnostic Services, Faculty of Health and Well-Being, Turku University of Applied Science, 20520 Turku, Finland.
Gergana PetrovaDepartment of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Evanthia SakellariLaboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Department of Public and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of West Attica, 12210 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-5396-029X
Daiva SukyteInstitute of Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, 01513 Vilnius, Lithuania.
Camilla LaaksonenEmergency Care, Public Health Nursing, Midwifery and Diagnostic Services, Faculty of Health and Well-Being, Turku University of Applied Science, 20520 Turku, Finland.

Funding

Erasmus+ 2020-1-FI01-KA203-066521
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mental health challenges among children and adolescents have become a pressing global concern, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing geopolitical instability. Addressing these issues requires innovative, cost-effective strategies, with schools serving as critical platforms for mental health promotion. This study evaluates the impact of an online training program, Well@School, designed to enhance Mental Health Literacy (MHL) among primary school professionals in Finland, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, and Greece. Using a descriptive, cross-sectional design with pre- and post-test assessments, the study involved 223 health, education, and social care professionals. The revised Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) was employed to measure changes in MHL. Results indicated a significant positive effect, with an average increase of 4 points (2.5%) in MHLS scores post-course. Bayesian analysis further confirmed this improvement, showing a high probability (99.92%) of a positive impact, with the most likely gain ranging between 3 and 5 points. The findings underscore the potential of online training programs to enhance MHL among school professionals, thereby improving their capacity to support students' mental health. This study highlights the importance of equipping primary school staff with the necessary skills to recognize and address mental health challenges, reduce stigma, and foster a supportive school environment.

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Education, DistanceHealth LiteracyMental HealthAdultChildCOVID-19Cross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleSchoolschild and adolescentdigital healthhealth literacymental health promotionpublic health

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PMID40238548
PMCPMC11942144

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