Mental health awareness workshop: a prevention experience with adolescents

Authors

  • Aroa Manzano Social worker. Early Care Team for Patients at Risk of Psychosis (EAPPP)
  • Anna Oriol Social worker. Early Care Team for Patients at Risk of Psychosis (EAPPP)
  • Jordi Artigue Clinical psychologist and psychotherapist. Early Care Team for Patients at Risk of Psychosis (EAPPP)
  • Montse Martínez Nurse mental health specialist. Early Care Team for Patients at Risk of Psychosis (EAPPP)
  • Josep Maria Gassó Nurse specialist in mental health. Early Care Team for Patients at Risk of Psychosis (EAPPP)
  • Amèlia Franquesa Psychologist. EAP St. Martí
  • Sisa López Educational Psychologist. Coordinator of studies of the Moisès Broggi Institute
  • Jorge L. Tizón Psychiatrist. Founder of the EAPPP (Early Care Team for Patients at Risk of Psychosis)

Abstract

health policies. Preventive activities must be accessible to the general public. The aim is to avoid the mental disorders stigma associated and bring awareness to improve early detection and treatment. School institution, particularly High School, is the last step required for citizens. Workshop on mental health based on a group activity with two steps of intervention: a pre encouragement, students must answer the GHQ-28 and participate in a "brainstorming" on the subject of mental health. Later the student’s ideas and experiences are discussed in group. It is addressed to students of secondary schools. This intervention was taken place in three different Barcelona neighbourhoods in collaboration with Psycho pedagogical Counselling Equipment (EAPs).

The results show that about 35% of teenagers have a pathological range scores on their own perception of mental health and are interested to know and learn more about themselves. The qualitative evaluations about the group show a high satisfaction in both teachers and pupils, to discuss issues whom often are stigmatizing.

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Published

2019-06-03

Issue

No. 36 (2012): Autumn 2012 (1st period)

Section

Professional practice

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