Journal article
Effective/efficient mental health programs for school-age children: a synthesis of reviews
Abstract
The prevalence of mental health problems, some of which seem to be occurring among younger cohorts, leads researchers and policy-makers to search for practical solutions to reduce the burden of suffering on children and their families, and the costs to society both immediate and long term. Numerous programs are in place to reduce or alleviate problem behaviour or disorders and/or assist positive youth development. Evaluated results are …
Authors
Browne G; Gafni A; Roberts J; Byrne C; Majumdar B
Journal
Social Science & Medicine, Vol. 58, No. 7, pp. 1367–1384
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
April 2004
DOI
10.1016/s0277-9536(03)00332-0
ISSN
0277-9536