Overview of Meta-Analyses of the Prevention of Mental Health, Substance Use, and Conduct Problems

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This review presents findings from an overview of meta-analyses of the effects of prevention and promotion programs to prevent mental health, substance use, and conduct problems. The review of 48 meta-analyses found small but significant changes that reduce depression, anxiety, antisocial behavior, and substance use. Furthermore, the results were sustained over time. Meta-analyses often found that the effects were heterogeneous. A conceptual model is proposed to guide the study of moderators of program effects in future meta-analyses, and methodological issues in synthesizing findings across preventive interventions are discussed.

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Type of intervention

Preventive- and Promotive Health Interventions

Early Intervention

Treatment and Child Welfare Interventions

Topic

Mental Health Problems and Disorders

Behavior Problems

Antisocial Behaviors

Emotional Problems

Depression and Depressed Mood

Anxiety Problems

Anxiety and Anxiousness

Drugs and Gambling

Tobacco

Alcohol

Illegal Drugs

Intervention

Psychological Treatments

Parent Guidance / Therapy

Psychosocial Treatments

Counseling/Support

The organization of interventions

Home-based Interventions

School/Preschoolbased Interventions

Public Health Interventions

Physical Activity

Community-Based Interventions / Local Area

Age group

Infants and Toddlers (0-2 years)

Preschool Aged Children (3-5 years)

School Aged Children (6-12 years)

Adolescents (13-18 years)

Age not specified

Characteristics

Overviews of Reviews

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