School-based intervention to improve the mental health of low-income, secondary school students in Santiago, Chile (YPSA): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Depression is common and can have devastating effects on the life of adolescents. Psychological interventions are the first-line for treating or preventing depression among adolescents. This proposal aims to evaluate a school-based,...

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Main Authors: Cova Felix, Guajardo Viviana, Vohringer Paul, Barroilhet Sergio, Martinez Vania, Noble Sian, Stallard Paul, Gunnell David, Fritsch Rosemarie, Montgomery Alan A, Araya Ricardo, Gaete Jorge, Gomez Alejandro, Rojas Graciela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:Trials
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/12/1/49