BMC Public Health June 2023 PMID 37277757

A randomised controlled trial evaluating the Guide Cymru mental health literacy intervention programme in year 9 (age 13-14) school pupils in Wales.

Nicola J Simkiss, Nicola S Gray, Andrew H Kemp, Chris Dunne, Robert J Snowden

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Peak: 4 in Jul 2023
across 3 sources since Jun 2023

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Jun 2023 – Oct 2023

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What people are saying

Overall, the digital discussions reflect strong support and interest in the study, with examples like phrases such as 'substantial improvement' and 'crucial for reducing stigma,' which demonstrate enthusiasm and recognition of the study's significance. The tone and content reveal a community highly engaged with the implications for mental health literacy and education policy.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions explicitly support the positive findings of the study, emphasizing the importance of mental health literacy programs.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest, often highlighting key results like 'substantial improvement' and emphasizing the significance of the research.

EngagementHigh engagement

The discussions include references to specific aspects of the trial, such as methodology and implications for mental health education, showing deep engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Many comments suggest the research could influence policy and educational practices, indicating a high perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study tested the effectiveness of the Guide Cymru mental health literacy program in improving knowledge, reducing stigma, and increasing help-seeking intentions among Year 9 pupils aged 13-14 in Wales through a randomized controlled trial involving 1926 students.
  • Teachers in the intervention group were trained to deliver six modules of mental health education, and overall, pupils who participated showed significant improvements across various aspects of mental health literacy, including better understanding, reduced stigma, and increased willingness to seek help.
  • The results suggest that equipping teachers with proper resources and training can effectively enhance mental health literacy in adolescents, which is crucial for reducing stigma and promoting access to mental health support.]

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A recent RCT evaluating a #mentalhealth literacy curriculum in Wales shows “substantial improvement in the mental health literacy of adolescents (age 13-14)” across a variety of domains. The best part? You can get this open access article here: https://t.co/CTjPfGmzAg #edchat https://t.co/Ng5VYcugjr

Jul 11, 2023 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 8,393 followers View post →
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An evaluation of the impact of a mental health intervention programme to improve secondary school pupils’ health literacy. #BMCPublicHealth Find the full article here: https://t.co/efHpTll9oq https://t.co/gIvx7jlCQV

Jul 31, 2023 · 1 like · 21,317 followers View post →
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RT @ISRCTN: A randomised controlled trial evaluating the Guide Cymru mental health literacy intervention programme in year 9 (age 13-14) sc…

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ISRCTN: the UK's Clinical Study Registry
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A randomised controlled trial evaluating the Guide Cymru mental health literacy intervention programme in year 9 (age 13-14) school pupils in Wales Read the results in #BMCPublicHealth @BMC_series #SNMentalHealthResearch https://t.co/wMsaLc7fPm https://t.co/2YzKsiIaT1

Jun 6, 2023 · 1 share · 4,142 followers View post →
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{Fighting Stigma} A randomised controlled trial evaluating the Guide Cymru mental health literacy intervention ...: Improving mental health education is critical to reducing stigma and ... mental health stigmas (g = 0.16), intentions to seek help (g =… https://t.co/okAbDfn0Az https://t.co/qNqfkF2HzM

Jun 5, 2023 · 1,126 followers View post →
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RT @mh_literacy: A recent RCT evaluating a #mentalhealth literacy curriculum in Wales shows “substantial improvement in the mental health l…

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BMC Series
@BMC_series · X

An evaluation of the impact of a mental health intervention programme to improve secondary school pupils’ health literacy. #BMCPublicHealth Find the full article here: https://t.co/efHpTll9oq https://t.co/gIvx7jlCQV

Jul 31, 2023 · 1 like · 21,317 followers View post →
Jen Romanchuk
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RT @mh_literacy: A recent RCT evaluating a #mentalhealth literacy curriculum in Wales shows “substantial improvement in the mental health l…

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TeachMentalHealth.Org
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RT @mh_literacy: A recent RCT evaluating a #mentalhealth literacy curriculum in Wales shows “substantial improvement in the mental health l…

Jul 13, 2023 · 2 shares · 746 followers View post →
MentalHealthLiteracy.org
@mh_literacy · X

A recent RCT evaluating a #mentalhealth literacy curriculum in Wales shows “substantial improvement in the mental health literacy of adolescents (age 13-14)” across a variety of domains. The best part? You can get this open access article here: https://t.co/CTjPfGmzAg #edchat https://t.co/Ng5VYcugjr

Jul 11, 2023 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 8,393 followers View post →
BMC Series
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RT @ISRCTN: A randomised controlled trial evaluating the Guide Cymru mental health literacy intervention programme in year 9 (age 13-14) sc…

Jun 6, 2023 · 1 share · 21,317 followers View post →
ISRCTN: the UK's Clinical Study Registry
@ISRCTN · X

A randomised controlled trial evaluating the Guide Cymru mental health literacy intervention programme in year 9 (age 13-14) school pupils in Wales Read the results in #BMCPublicHealth @BMC_series #SNMentalHealthResearch https://t.co/wMsaLc7fPm https://t.co/2YzKsiIaT1

Jun 6, 2023 · 1 share · 4,142 followers View post →
STIGMABASE
@stigmabase · X

{Fighting Stigma} A randomised controlled trial evaluating the Guide Cymru mental health literacy intervention ...: Improving mental health education is critical to reducing stigma and ... mental health stigmas (g = 0.16), intentions to seek help (g =… https://t.co/okAbDfn0Az https://t.co/qNqfkF2HzM

Jun 5, 2023 · 1,126 followers View post →