Program development for the mental health literacy in adolescent students

2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26893115
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Research Activity Start-up
• Allocation Type: Single-year Grants
• Research Field: Community health nursing
• Research Institution: Mie Prefectural College of Nursing (2015); Mie University (2014)
• Principal Investigator: Igura Kazumasa 三重県立看護大学, 看護学部, 助教 (60733011)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-08-29 – 2016-03-31
• Keywords: 思春期 / ヘルスリテラシー / メンタルヘルス / 精神保健 / 学校 / 多職種連携

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study aims to develop an educational program to improve the mental health literacy of adolescents. We referred to the ministry’s curriculum guidelines for health education in junior high school and developed a program in cooperation with professionals from psychiatric healthcare agencies, the board of education, healthcare centers, and the municipal office. The program consisted of a stress check, lectures, and skill practice in relaxation, and was offered by professionals from multiple fields. Consequently, the students became aware that they were feeling stressed and understood stress mechanisms and the effects of relaxation. They also learned ways to cope with stress and acquired a positive attitude toward coping.

Free Research Field

公衆衛生看護