Initiative Description: Meta-analysis to evaluate the effect of school programs targeting stress management or coping skills in school children. Nineteen publications met the inclusion criteria of controlled trials for class programs, teaching coping skills or stress management

Study Results: School programs targeting stress management or coping skills are effective in reducing stress symptoms and enhancing coping skills

Reference: Kraag, G., Zeegers, M. P., Kok, G., Hosman, C., & Abu-Saad, H. H. (2006). School programs targeting stress management in children and adolescents: A meta-analysis. Journal of School Psychology, 44(6), 449–472. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsp.2006.07.001

Level of Evidence: Very Good