Adolescent Depression Awareness Program (ADAP) Initiative Description: In 2012-2015 6679 students from 66 secondary schools were matched into pairs by state and randomized to Adolescent Depression Awareness Program (ADAP) (n=3681) or a waitlist control condition (n=2998). Trained teachers delivered ADAP as part of the health education curriculum to students aged 14-15 years. The ADAP curriculum […]
Project Positive Attitude Initiative Description: A 12 weekly social-emotional learning program comprised of 60-minute sessions, delivered by trained educational psychologists, following a program manual containing detailed plans for each session. Study Results: The program increased social awareness, self-esteem and leadreship while also reducing social isolation and social anxiety at a statistically significant level. Reference: Coelho, […]
The PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies) program (pilot version) Initiative Description: The program implemented an adapated intervention for 2nd and 3rd graders with various mental and physical disabilities consisting of 60 20-30 minute lessons which were taught approximately 3x per week. Study Results: It was successful in reducing teacher-reported internalizing and externalizing behaviors two years […]
Resourceful Adolescent Program http://www.rap.qut.edu.au Initiative Description: Resourceful Adolescent Program – Adolescents (11 session school based resilience building program as part of the school curriculum) and Resourceful Adolescent Program – Family (same as above but also includes 3 parent sessions). Study Results: Resulted in significantly lower levels of depressive symptomology and hopelessness at post-intervention and 10 […]
The 4Rs https://casel.org/guideprograms4rs-reading-writing-respect-and-resolution/ Initiative Description: a social & emotional learning program that was integrated into the language arts curriculum for children in grades K-5. Teachers delivered 3 quarters of a lesson in the 4Rs curriculum per week during the first year of the program, which averaged about 40 minutes a week. The program resulted in […]
The 4R Program https://casel.org/guideprograms4rs-reading-writing-respect-and-resolution/ Initiative Description: The 4Rs program delivered a social & emotional learning program that was integrated into the language arts curriculum for children in grades K-5. Teachers delivered 3 quarters of a lesson in the 4Rs curriculum per week during the first year of the program, which averaged about 40 minutes a […]
Positive Action https://www.positiveaction.net Initiative Description: Positive Action (PA) is an evidence-based program for elementary-, middle-, and high-school students that attempts to enhance protective factors (e.g., school attendance, academic achievement) and minimize risk factors (e.g., substance use, aggression, depression, anxiety). Study Results: Participation in Positive Action led to improvements in school climate, which influenced alcohol use, […]
First Choice Fitness Initiative Description: The program consisted of 24 different models to teach participants physical fitness as a life skill. There were 4 skill areas: 1) exercise classes 2) educational modules 3) discussion modules and 4) individual exercise program maintenance. The program was administered 3 days/week over a 9-12 week period. A typical class […]
RESOLVE IT, SOLVE IT Initiative Description: A community and school-based anti-violence intervention. The primary intervention was a media campaign in which local high school students served as models in print, radio, and television PSAs and spearheaded local school and community activities targetting three message themes: (1) respect for individual differences, (2) conflict resolution, and (3) […]
Initiative Description: Classes and individual online counseling for over 3 times. The curriculum mainly addressed depression knowledge (the causes, early signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments), self-evaluation (exploring one’s life experience, insight gaining), coping strategies for prevention of depression (self-help behaviors, find individual strength and connect it with a special activity) and individual online counseling […]
