A2 Refereed review article in a scientific journal
Mental Health and Wellbeing at Schools: Health Promotion in Primary Schools with the Use of Digital Methods
Authors: Sakellari Evanthia, Notara Venetia, Lagiou Areti, Fatkulina Natalja, Ivanova Svetla, Korhonen Joonas, Velikonja Nevenka Kregar, Lalova Valentina, Laaksonen Camilla, Petrova Gergana, Lahti Mari
Publisher: MDPI
Publication year: 2021
Journal: Children
Journal name in source: CHILDREN-BASEL
Journal acronym: CHILDREN-BASEL
Article number: ARTN 345
Volume: 8
Issue: 5
Number of pages: 13
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/children8050345(external)
Web address : https://doi.org/10.3390/children8050345(external)
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/Publication/66435668(external)
Mental health disorders among primary school children remain a crucial issue. Early health promotion interventions can positively affect and prevent the onset of mental disorders. Promising digital mental health methods have been implemented for adolescents and youths with scarce evidence among younger ages. Therefore, the aim of the current systematic review was to identify health promotion interventions on mental health and wellbeing, with the use of digital methods, delivered in primary school settings. Six digital interventions have been identified, three of which were targeting teachers and the others students. Regardless of the limited number of studies, the effectiveness of the web-based interventions upon teachers' knowledge and attitudes and the positive impact on children's behavioral improvements has been documented. The lack of adequate evidence highlights the need for further research in the field. The current review provides information for professionals working in primary schools useful for the design and implementation of effective mental health and wellbeing interventions.
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