Mechanisms of Change in the Prevention of Depression: An Indicated School-Based Prevention Trial at the Transition to High School

Depression represents a major public health concern and prevalence increases significantly during adolescence. The high school transition may exacerbate risk of depression for youth with pre-existing vulnerability. The High School Transition Program (HSTP) is a brief skills-based intervention that has demonstrated efficacy in preventing depression in adolescents. The current study aimed to evaluate the theorized mechanisms of change of the HSTP intervention by testing a multiple mediation model including school attachment (SA) and self-esteem (SE) as two mediators of treatment outcomes.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: New Research Source Type: research