Evaluating the Acceptability and Impact of an Online, Lifestyle-Based Mental Well-Being Initiative Targeting School Communities in New York State - Lifting the School Community Project.
IF 2.5 4区 医学Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Melanie Elise Renfrew, Darren Peter Morton, Leticia Joanne Maguire, Richard Paul Amundson, Danna Day Justis
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Abstract
Purpose: To determine the acceptability and impact of an online, lifestyle-based mental well-being initiative in a school-based setting.
Approach: A post-program evaluation survey was administered after the intervention.
Setting: Fifty-seven New York State school districts.
Participants: Participating school districts invited all employees and community members to register for the intervention. A total of 4083 individuals participated, with 1060 (26%) responding to the post-program survey.
Intervention: The 7-week intervention (The Lift Project) incorporated strategies from lifestyle medicine, positive psychology and neuroscience literature. The ten lessons included online, video-based content and related experiential learning exercises.
Methods: The post-program survey included Likert items that evaluated the participants' perceived program acceptability, mental health enhancement, self-efficacy, and skill acquisition. Inductive thematic qualitative analysis assessed the participants' likes and dislikes concerning the initiative.
Results: A high percentage of respondents indicated that the program improved their well-being (85%), enhanced their well-being-related self-efficacy (92%), and provided them with skills for supporting their long-term mental well-being (82%). Respondents liked the evidence-based, engaging content and design elements and the focus on personal well-being, community connection, and practical applicability. Some respondents desired more social connection, disliked certain design elements, lacked time and experienced technical issues.
Conclusion: The initiative was acceptable and impactful, indicating that school districts may serve as an effective network for addressing the mental health epidemic.
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The editorial goal of the American Journal of Health Promotion is to provide a forum for exchange among the many disciplines involved in health promotion and an interface between researchers and practitioners.
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