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{"title":"A validation of the Flemish School Burnout Assessment Tool for students between 17 and 21 years old (FS-BAT)","authors":"Van Royen Annelies,&nbsp;Wante Laura,&nbsp;Braet Caroline","doi":"10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200374","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200374","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>The present study assessed the factor structure, reliability, and convergent validity of the Flemish school burnout assessment tool (FS-BAT) for students between 17 and 21 years old.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>The sample consisted of 570 secondary and higher education students between 17 and 21 years old (<em>M</em>_age = 19.14, <em>SD</em>_age = 1.11, 81% female). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), reliability scores, and the convergent validity were assessed.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>CFA revealed four distinguishable but strongly related school burnout core symptoms (i.e., exhaustion, mental distance, cognitive impairment and emotion impairment), referring to one underlying construct ‘school burnout’. The psychological stress complaints and psychosomatic complaints are two separate but positively correlated aspects of the secondary symptoms. The internal consistency of the scales ranged between excellent (.94; total core symptoms scale) and acceptable (.77; psychosomatic complaints scale). The test-retest reliability after five months varied between excellent (the total core scale and secondary symptoms subscales) and good (core symptoms subscales), indicating good stability over time. The convergent validity showed moderate positive correlations with the Perceived Stress Scale and the Perceptions of Academic Stress scale.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The current findings illustrate that the FS-BAT can be used as a reliable and valid instrument to assess school burnout symptoms in secondary and higher education students between 17 and 21 years old. Further research to assess the discriminant validity and the relation to other school burnout measures is needed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55864,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Prevention","volume":"36 ","pages":"Article 200374"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142660733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A qualitative exploration of question, persuade, refer (QPR) gatekeeper training by the alabama suicide prevention and resources coalition","authors":"Angela Sullivan ,&nbsp;Ann Elizabeth Montgomery ,&nbsp;John R. Blosnich ,&nbsp;Gregory Pavela ,&nbsp;Matthew Fifolt","doi":"10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200375","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200375","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States. The goal of this research was to explore the experiences of individuals who participated in the Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training and subsequently intervened during a suicidal crisis post-QPR training.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The study team conducted key informant interviews with eight participants who completed QPR Gatekeeper Training between September 2018 and March 2019. Study participants worked in occupations with some exposure to suicide and expressed interest in suicide prevention based on previous personal or professional experiences. Team members used template analysis for thematic analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Study results focused specifically on program improvement; themes were divided between strengths of QPR training and opportunities for improvement. Results from this current study supported findings from previous studies including enhanced self-efficacy, the value of role-play, and the need for engaging presenters and relevant resources. Study findings add an important voice to the discussion: trainees who intervened in a suicidal crisis post-QPR training.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Despite its shorter duration, QPR Gatekeeper Training has been shown to be a highly effective program to prepare people to successfully intervene during a suicidal crisis. This study adds to the growing body of literature regarding QPR Gatekeeper Training efficacy and highlights the need for further study regarding program enhancements.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55864,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Prevention","volume":"36 ","pages":"Article 200375"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142660730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Fostering social-emotional competencies to improve social functioning, social inclusion, and school well-being: Results of a cluster non-randomized pilot study","authors":"Sepideh Hassani","doi":"10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200365","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200365","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The development of social competencies is key for enhancing both cognitive and non-cognitive skills among students. These competencies are central to students' ability to function socially, feel included, and experience overall well-being within the school environment. Schools can play an active role in promoting and shaping these outcomes by implementing various strategies. This study presents and reports on the outcomes of a six-week social-emotional intervention program implemented by class teachers.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The pilot study employed a two-arm cluster non-randomized trial with a pretest-post-test design. The study evaluates students' social competencies as the primary outcome and social functioning, social inclusion, and school well-being as the secondary outcomes. Students in the intervention group participated in a six-week social-emotional learning intervention, attending two sessions each week, while the control classes followed the regular curriculum.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Data were collected from both teachers and students. Student-reported data were collected from 266 students (<em>n</em> = 124 girls, <em>n</em> = 142 boys) aged 8 to 14 (<em>M</em> = 9.84) and from teachers on 212 students (<em>n</em> = 92 girls; <em>n</em> = 115 boys). Results of the linear mixed model analysis showed for teacher reporting on students’ outcomes a decrease in internalizing (β = -0.85, <em>p</em> = 0.035) and externalizing behavior problems for students in intervention classes (β = -6.84, <em>p</em> = 0.020). No significant changes were observed in social-emotional competencies, social inclusion and school well-being.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>After the social-emotional intervention program reduced internalizing and externalizing behavior problems were observed, with age moderating both outcomes. The results are consistent with previous research; however, they also suggest that the intervention could benefit from adjustments, such as a longer implementation period and follow-up evaluation. External factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and repeated school closures at the time of the study may have impacted the results additionally.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55864,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Prevention","volume":"36 ","pages":"Article 200365"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142535208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Probiotic supplementation for reducing psychological symptoms in cancer patients on chemotherapy: A pilot trial","authors":"Alifiati Fitrikasari ,&nbsp;Innawati Jusup ,&nbsp;Titis Hadiati ,&nbsp;Widodo Sarjana ,&nbsp;Salytha Ivana Ardiningrum ,&nbsp;Cindy Kurniawati Chandra ,&nbsp;Damai Santosa","doi":"10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200368","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200368","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Psychological disorders, including depression, anxiety, and stress, are prevalent among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Probiotics have been investigated as a potential supplement to modulate the gut–brain axis and improve psychological symptoms, possibly through mechanisms such as serotonin regulation. However, studies on the effects of probiotics on psychological symptoms in chemotherapy patients are limited.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled pilot trial was conducted at the outpatient clinic of dr. Kariadi Hospital, Semarang, in 2023. Sixty-one cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy were enrolled and randomised into an intervention (<em>n</em> = 30) and control (<em>n</em> = 31) group. The intervention group received probiotics (<em>Lactobacillus rhamnosus</em> Rosell-11 and <em>Lactobacillus helveticus</em> Rosell-52) twice daily for eight weeks. The primary outcomes were changes in depression, anxiety, and stress levels measured by the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale 42 (DASS-42). The secondary outcome was serum serotonin levels.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The intervention group showed a significant decrease in total DASS-42 scores (<em>p</em> = 0.001), indicating an overall reduction in psychological distress. However, changes in the scores of the subscales (depression, anxiety, and stress) were not statistically significant (<em>p</em> &gt; 0.05). Serum serotonin levels increased in the intervention group, but this was not statistically significant (<em>p</em> = 0.38). The findings should be interpreted cautiously due to small sample size and potential confounding factors.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This pilot study suggests that eight weeks of probiotic supplementation may reduce overall psychological symptoms in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Larger trials with rigorous controls and longer interventions are needed to confirm these preliminary findings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55864,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Prevention","volume":"36 ","pages":"Article 200368"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142535209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of healthy lifestyles on mental health indicators in adolescents after the COVID-19 pandemic","authors":"Luz M. Carrizales ,&nbsp;Lindsey W. Vilca ,&nbsp;Cesia Santiago-Vizcarra ,&nbsp;Yoselin Shara Fernández ,&nbsp;Tomás Caycho-Rodríguez","doi":"10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200371","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200371","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Healthy lifestyles are extremely important since they are one of the main protective factors in adolescence, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, no explanatory models have been found that study the impact of healthy lifestyles on levels of anxiety, depression, and psychological well-being. The study's objective was to test a model that allows determining the impact of healthy lifestyles on mental health indicators in adolescents in a post-COVID-19 pandemic period.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>Non-probabilistic sampling was used to collect the participants. The sample included 1515 Peruvian adolescents of both sexes (53.4% men and 46.6% women) from 12 to 18 years of age (<em>M</em> = 14.5; SD = 1.5). The WMS Healthy Lifestyle Scale, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, the Patient Health Questionnaire, and the General Well-being Index were used to measure the variables.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The study results show that the proposed explanatory model presents adequate fit indices (χ2 = 4280.30; df = 1113; <em>P</em> &lt; 0.001; RMSEA = 0.043 [IC90% 0.042 – 0.045]; CFI = 0.94; TLI = 0.94; SRMR = 0.064). Specifically, it was found that the practice of healthy lifestyles negatively predicts the level of anxiety (-0.37; <em>P</em> &lt; 0.001) and depression (-0.47; <em>P</em> &lt; 0.001). On the other hand, it positively predicts the level of psychological well-being (0.74; <em>P</em> &lt; 0.001) experienced by adolescents. The study also found that an important group of adolescents present anxiety symptoms (38.6%) and depression (38.3%).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Healthy lifestyles are important for the mental health of adolescents since they manage to predict the level of anxiety, depression, and, above all, the level of psychological well-being of adolescents after the COVID-19 pandemic.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55864,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Prevention","volume":"36 ","pages":"Article 200371"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142535210","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Parental burnout assessment: Validation in Indonesian parents","authors":"Fitri Ariyanti Abidin ,&nbsp;Efi Fitriana ,&nbsp;Vidya Anindhita ,&nbsp;Hendriati Agustiani ,&nbsp;Syipa Husni Fadilah ,&nbsp;Fredrick Dermawan Purba ,&nbsp;Kustimah","doi":"10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200372","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200372","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>In the last fifteen years, there has been a growing global focus on parental burnout due to its negative impact on parents, partners, and children. The Parental Burnout Assessment (PBA) is the established measurement to assess parental burnout and has been validated in various languages. Nevertheless, the Indonesian version of PBA is not available. The present study validated the Parental Burnout Assessment (PBA) in Indonesian parents.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Data were analyzed with 679 Indonesian parents (mothers= 593, fathers= 86) aged 22–66 (mean= 38.07, SD= 7.91). Participants were recruited through social media.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Confirmatory Factor Analysis confirmed a good fit of data confirming the original four-factor model (CFA (χ² (679=959.553, df=212, <em>p =</em> .000; CFI=0.93; GFI=0.894; RMSEA= 0.072; CI=0.067; 0.077; SRM<em>R =</em> 0.05; TLI= 0.917). Results revealed good internal consistency for the overall score (α = 0.93) and its dimensions (emotional exhausted= 0.86; contrast= 0.86; feeling of being fed up= 0.89), except for emotional distancing (α = 0.53). The Indonesian version of PBA also revealed good psychometric properties for construct validity, with measures of emotional well-being, parenting stress, and aloneliness (r_{positive affect}= -0.58; r_{negative affect}= 0.60; r_{parental stress}= 0.64; r_aloneliness= 0.59).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The results support its relevance for assessing parental burnout among Indonesian-speaking parents, offering new opportunities for cross-cultural research and clinical diagnosis in the parenting domain. Our research confirms the reliability and validity of the Indonesian adaptation of the Parental Burnout Assessment (PBA-ID). These findings underscore the relevance of the PBA-ID within the Indonesian setting, offering significant implications for mental health assessment and intervention strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55864,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Prevention","volume":"36 ","pages":"Article 200372"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142535202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Changes in suicide literacy and intentions to ask about suicide: “Community Linker” training for those supporting Aboriginal people","authors":"Frank P. Deane ,&nbsp;Glenn Williams ,&nbsp;Mitchell K. Byrne ,&nbsp;Wade Longbottom ,&nbsp;Tiffany N. Weston ,&nbsp;Bianca Hunt ,&nbsp;Peter Caputi ,&nbsp;Tiffany Bett ,&nbsp;Jesse-Lee Regan","doi":"10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200369","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200369","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Gatekeeper training programs are widely used with promising results for suicide prevention. However, studies have found that when delivered to Indigenous communities, outcomes can be variable or ineffective. This study is a feasibility trial of a gatekeeper program based on the standardised ‘Question, Persuade and Refer’ (QPR) approach, which was adapted to the cultural needs of local Aboriginal communities in the Shoalhaven region of New South Wales, Australia. The study aims to identify whether 1) knowledge of suicide and intentions to help increase over the course of completing the gatekeeper program; 2) participants of different educational backgrounds have similar outcomes in suicide literacy and intentions to help; and 3) Aboriginal people and non-Aboriginal people have similar outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>One hundred individuals participated in the research, of which 50% identified as an Aboriginal person. Pre- and post-training questionnaires assessed whether participants experienced an increase in suicide literacy and intentions to support others at risk of suicide.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Although pre-test scores for suicide literacy and intentions to help were high, these increased significantly from pre- to post-test. Those with no prior gatekeeper training showed larger changes in both suicide literacy and intentions to ask about suicide compared to those with prior training.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Overall, this study highlights that delivery of culturally adapted gatekeeper training is associated with improved suicide literacy and intentions to ask about suicide amongst trainees.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55864,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Prevention","volume":"36 ","pages":"Article 200369"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142535151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Improving resilience and mental well-being among refugees residing at asylum centers in the Netherlands: A pre-post feasibility study","authors":"Tom Hendriks ,&nbsp;Aabidien Hassankhan ,&nbsp;Joop T.V.M. de Jong ,&nbsp;Marianne van Woerkom","doi":"10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200366","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200366","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Few studies have explored the effects of mental health and psychosocial support programs among refugees residing at asylum centers. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of a positive psychology intervention called BAMBOO among refugees temporarily residing at asylum centers in the Netherlands.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>Data was collected at 35 asylum centers from 243 participants who completed five weekly two-hour sessions. Pre- and post-changes in resilience, happiness, and positive and negative affect were assessed using a one-group pretest–posttest design. Also, program fidelity, participant satisfaction, and program activity suitability were evaluated.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Completer and intention-to-treat analyses revealed a significant medium increase in resilience, a large increase in happiness, a small increase in positive affect, and a medium decrease in negative affect. Reliable change indices showed a positive change in 24 % of the participants on resilience and 13 % on positive and negative affect, respectively. Participant retention was 80 %. Moreover, participant satisfaction was high. Also, a substantial proportion of participants evaluated reading and writing-based activities as less suitable in comparison to activities based on verbal and creative expression, physical movement, and meditation/prayer.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Findings showed significant increases in scores from pre- to post-assessment on resilience, happiness, and positive affect and a decrease in negative affect. Since the study design limits the ability to attribute causation, future controlled studies should be conducted to stablish stronger evidence regarding the program's effects. Additionally, the program could benefit from further adaptation to enhance its cultural sensitivity. Trial registration number: ISRCTN18019972</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55864,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Prevention","volume":"36 ","pages":"Article 200366"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142441800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"“It's the people that make the difference”: Understanding the significance of psychosocial support for professional athletes","authors":"Sam Lane","doi":"10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200364","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200364","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study explores the importance of psychosocial support within professional sporting organizations and its impact on athlete wellbeing.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Seventeen participants, including current and retired athletes, coaches, and support staff from an Australian professional sporting organization, were interviewed as part of this study. Thematic analysis was used to identify key themes related to psychosocial support and athlete wellbeing.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Findings highlight the diverse roles that staff play in athletes' psychosocial support networks, with relational trust emerging as a crucial factor in promoting wellbeing and encouraging help-seeking behavior.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The study recommends a holistic approach to athlete wellbeing, incorporating clear guidelines for staff on responding to athletes' help-seeking behaviors, along with sport-specific mental health literacy training to enhance the effectiveness of the support provided.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55864,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Prevention","volume":"36 ","pages":"Article 200364"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142425272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Parenting strategies to support adolescent mental health during a pandemic: A Delphi consensus study","authors":"Katie Q. Lin ,&nbsp;Mairead C. Cardamone-Breen ,&nbsp;Clare Nowell ,&nbsp;Anthony F. Jorm ,&nbsp;Marie B.H. Yap","doi":"10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200363","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200363","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The COVID-19 pandemic has had ongoing detrimental effects on mental health, especially for young people. Parents can play a crucial role in the prevention of youth depression and anxiety disorders. While parenting guidelines for reducing the risk of adolescent depression and anxiety have been developed, they needed to be adapted for the unique challenges brought by a pandemic.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>This study employed the Delphi methodology to establish expert consensus on parenting strategies that are important for preventing adolescent depression or anxiety disorders during a pandemic. Through a literature search and panel recommendations, we identified 304 parenting recommendations. These were presented to an international panel of 35 experts in parenting and youth mental health, who rated the importance of these recommendations in preventing adolescent depression and anxiety over three survey rounds.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>There were 167 parenting strategies endorsed as important or essential in reducing adolescents' risk of developing depression or anxiety disorders during a pandemic by ≥90% of the panel. These strategies were written into a set of specific and actionable guidelines for parenting through the pandemic, and made freely available online for parents.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This study adapted an original set of parenting guidelines for the COVID-19 pandemic, supported by research evidence and/or international experts, which can be promoted in Western English-speaking communities to help parents protect their adolescents from depression and anxiety disorders during pandemic and post-pandemic times.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55864,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Prevention","volume":"36 ","pages":"Article 200363"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142425271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}