Well-being in 15-year-old adolescents: a matter of relationship with school

Conclusions Adolescents' well-being, as well as the prevalence of typical risk behaviours, such as smoking and alcohol consumption, is mediated by the adolescents' academic stress. Therefore, public health interventions, to be effective, should consider addressing the school environment by making it a more inclusive environment promoting critical thinking and sense of belonging rather than just focusing on personal behaviours.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Wider determinants Source Type: research