NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Social Security Act1
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Does not meet standards1
Showing 1 to 15 of 103 results Save | Export
Jessica Deighton; Abigail Thompson; Neil Humphrey; Emma Thornton; Christopher Knowles; Praveetha Patalay; Kyann Zhang; Sarah Evans-Lacko; Daniel Hayes; Anna March; Rosie Mansfield; Joao Santos; Emre Deniz; Paul Stallard; Emma Ashworth; Bettina Moltrecht; Kirsty Nisbet; Emily Stapley; Carla Mason; Jessica Stepanous; Jan Rasmus Boehnke – UK Department for Education, 2025
The aim of the AWARE (Approaches for Wellbeing and Mental Health Literacy:?Research?in Education) trial was to assess the impact of two interventions that have already been developed and found to be effective in other countries (Kutcher et al., 2015; Wasserman et al., 2015) to see if they might be effective in improving mental health related…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Intervention, Consciousness Raising, Secondary Schools
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Conor Hammersley; Noel Richardson; David Meredith; John McNamara; Paula Carroll; Paul Jenkins – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2025
Purpose: Farmers face particular challenges with their mental health and wellbeing programmes are necessary resources of support. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the 'On Feirm Ground' farmer mental health training programme targeted at farm advisors in Ireland. Methodology: Between October 2021 and April 2022, 'On Feirm Ground' Trainers…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Agricultural Occupations, Mental Health, Mental Health Programs
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Bulus Barnabas; Miroslava Bavorova; Mustapha Yakubu Madaki – SAGE Open, 2024
School feeding programs have been introduced with the aim to alleviate hunger and improve pupils' performance. This study investigates the effects of the school feeding program on pupils' enrollment, attendance and academic performance in northeastern Nigeria. Primary data were obtained from 180 class teachers at 60 participating primary schools,…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Hunger, Attendance, Enrollment
Sveta Mayer; Antonia Simon; Jennifer Allen; Hannah Wilkinson; Matt Somerville; Phil Jones – IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, 2024
The evaluation of YMHFA training implemented by London-wide practitioners within their respective settings showed this training to be significantly effective in delivering mental health provision within settings. This was evidenced by significant increases in practitioners' rating on beliefs on six evaluation belief constructs: (A) confidence in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Influences, COVID-19, Pandemics
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Chen, Yao; Zhong, Qinyi; Luo, Jiaxin; Tang, Yujia; Li, Mingshu; Lin, Qian; Willey, James Allen; Chen, Jyu-Lin; Whittemore, Robin; Guo, Jia – Prevention Science, 2022
This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an intensive lifestyle modification program tailored to rural Chinese women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus compared with usual care. In a cluster randomized controlled trial, 16 towns (clusters) in two distinct rural areas in China were randomly selected (8 towns per district); and 320 women…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Health Promotion, Health Programs, Diabetes
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Nikki S. Rickard; Tan-Chyuan Chin; Donna Cross; John Hattie; Dianne A. Vella-Brodrick – Oxford Review of Education, 2024
Previous research has demonstrated wellbeing benefits for positive education programmes (PEPs) facilitated by clinicians or experts or outside the school context. The current study explored the effects of a Year 10 PEP led by teachers trained in positive education and embedded within the Australian secondary school context. A mixed-methods design…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Secondary Schools, Secondary School Students, Private Schools
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Morteza Abdullatif Khafaie; Narges Mobasheri; Mahin Kheirollahi; Leila Ghahremani – Health Education, 2025
Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of a PRECEDE model-based educational program in enhancing awareness, attitudes and preventive behaviors against diabetes complications among rural patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Design/methodology/approach: This quasi-experimental study included 160 T2DM patients from rural health centers in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Rural Areas, Health Facilities, Diabetes
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Travia, Ryan M.; Larcus, James G.; Andes, Stacy; Gomes, Paula G. – Journal of American College Health, 2022
This investigatory study sought to explore the range and variation of well-being initiatives on a select cross-section of college campuses across the United States and in Canada. This whitepaper seeks to highlight innovative practices that may inspire institutions to consider new ways of promoting well-being for both students and employees. In…
Descriptors: Well Being, College Environment, Foreign Countries, Program Evaluation
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Micah A. Tilley; Jasmyn K. Skinner; Tina Montreuil – International Journal of School & Educational Psychology, 2024
This pilot study investigated the effectiveness of Healthy Minds, Healthy Schools (HMHS), a universal school cognitive-behavioral therapy program aimed at improving anxiety and emotion regulation. Using a quasi-experimental design with open assignment to groups, elementary students were assigned to either the intervention (n = 186) or comparison…
Descriptors: Well Being, Mental Health, Prevention, Mental Health Programs
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Jonny Lovell; Martin Webber – Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, 2024
University student mental health and wellbeing is a concern, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Loneliness and social isolation are drivers of student mental health problems, amenable to intervention. "Connecting People" was developed and piloted in health and social care services to support people to enhance their social connections.…
Descriptors: College Students, Social Isolation, Mental Health, Well Being
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Naomi Myburgh; Peter Muris; Helene Loxton – Child Care in Practice, 2024
Background: Children within historically disadvantaged non-Western South African communities are considered as particularly vulnerable to the development of anxiety problems. Although the need for accessible mental health interventions is evident, this need has remained unmet in a country with extreme socio-economic disparities and a lack of…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Children, Anxiety, Prevention
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Nalukwago, Judith; Alaii, Jane; van den Borne, Bart; Bukuluki, Paul Mukisa; Kimbowa, Musa; Bockh, Emily; Coutinho, Sheila Marunga; Crutzen, Rik – Health Education Research, 2020
This study is a process evaluation of an adolescent-focused intervention of the USAID Communication for Healthy Communities program, in Uganda. We used mixed methods including observation, consultations and review of program documents to collect data on program coverage, reach and factors influencing implementation. Findings show that program…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Health Programs, Adolescents, Program Effectiveness
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
De Winter, Leo; Gutman, Leslie Morrison – Health Education Journal, 2022
Objective: Despite its importance for mental and physical health, many adults fail to meet current physical activity recommendations. Furthermore, most adults who begin a physical activity programme revert to being less active or even inactive within the first 6 months. Fitness bootcamps represent a potential intervention for improving physical…
Descriptors: Affordances, Barriers, Physical Fitness, Behavior Change
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Louise Winder; Nicky Stanley-Clarke; Robbie Maris; Amanda Hay; Jorie Knook – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2025
Purpose: The agricultural sector is facing a myriad of financial, environmental, social, and cultural challenges which affect the mental health of those working on-farm. This study focused on a tertiary education programme designed to increase recognition of mental health issues and convey strategies to address these. Methodology: To identify the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Agricultural Education, Undergraduate Students, Well Being
Easaw Alemayehu Assefa – Online Submission, 2025
School Feeding Programs (SFPs) represent essential interventions which enhance health along with nutritional status and educational attainment of children who live within regions experiencing food insecurity in low and middle-income countries. This paper examines the role of school feeding programs toward achieving the United Nations (UN) 2030…
Descriptors: Nutrition, Educational Attainment, Geographic Regions, Food
Previous Page | Next Page »
Pages: 1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5  |  6  |  7