Effectiveness of community-based mental health education programs on mental health issues awareness level among students in Jordan
- Author:
Ala M. Abojaradeh
1
Author Information
1. University of Jordan, medical student, Amman, 11942, Jordan
- Collective Name:Ala M. Abojaradeh; Jumana Shehadeh; Ahmad Abojaradeh; Isam K. Bsisu
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Mental health;
awareness;
community-based, suicide;
anxiety
- MeSH:
Mental health
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2019;15(Supplement 1):54-59
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Introduction: : This study examines the effectiveness of Life in My Days, Inc community-based mental health education programs on the awareness of mental health issues among students between the ages of 15-24. Methods: This study used a descriptive correlational, cross-sectional design using a self-administered online questionnaire developed by authors which consists of brief psychological status and community based programs effectiveness measurements. Results: Attending community-based awareness programs have a positive effect on the level of awareness about mental health issues. Data revealed that 70.2% were satisfied with the information given at different events. Overall program quality rating was good among 77.9% of them, 56.7% agreed that the programs’ materials were relevant, and 66.3% (n= 69) of them acknowledged that they gained knowledge and skills. The tendency to recommend similar events to a friend was higher among those who have suicide ideation 94% (n= 33) than those who don’t 68.1% (n= 32), and higher among those who lost a loved one from suicide 85.7% (n= 6) than those who have not 78.7% (n= 59). Conclusion: The risk of mental illnesses depends on social factors; therefore its prevention strategies need to address the setting of each of the identities carried by individuals as a necessary step in adapting processes and interventions aiming to achieve the ultimate outcome of better mental health among them.
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