Journal article
Do school-based prevention programs impact co-occurring alcohol use and psychological distress during adolescence?
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Adolescence is a critical period for preventing substance use and mental health concerns, often targeted through separate school-based programs. However, co-occurrence is common and is related to worse outcomes. This study explores prevention effects of leading school-based prevention programs on co-occurring alcohol use and psychological distress.
METHODS: Data from two Australian cluster randomized trials involving 8576 students …
Authors
Halladay J; Sunderland M; Newton NC; Lynch SJ; Chapman C; Stapinski L; Andrews JL; Birrell L; Teesson M; Slade T
Journal
Psychological Medicine, Vol. 54, No. 16, pp. 4725–4735
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date
12 2024
DOI
10.1017/s0033291724002897
ISSN
0033-2917