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Empowering Change: Enhancing Adolescent Mental Health through Problem-Solving Interventions

Empowering Change: Enhancing Adolescent Mental Health through Problem-Solving Interventions

Introduction

In the realm of adolescent mental health, innovative approaches are crucial for addressing the complex challenges faced by young individuals. The research article titled, “If there is a tension about something, I can solve it”: A qualitative investigation of change processes in a trial of brief problem-solving interventions for common adolescent mental health problems in India, offers valuable insights into the efficacy of problem-solving interventions. This study, conducted in New Delhi, India, highlights the potential of brief, low-intensity interventions in enhancing mental health outcomes for adolescents.

Understanding the Study

The study was embedded within a school-based randomized controlled trial, comparing two formats of problem-solving interventions: a lay counsellor-led approach supported by printed materials, and a bibliotherapy approach using printed materials alone. The research involved 32 participants aged 14 to 20 years, assessing their experiences and outcomes over a 12-month follow-up period.

Key Findings

Through thematic framework analysis, five key themes emerged:

Implications for Practitioners

For practitioners, these findings underscore the importance of integrating problem-solving interventions into adolescent mental health care. The study highlights the benefits of a counsellor-led approach, which appears to better sustain and generalize problem-solving skills beyond initial issues. Practitioners are encouraged to consider the following strategies:

Encouraging Further Research

While this study provides a foundation, further research is needed to explore the long-term impacts and scalability of these interventions. Practitioners and researchers alike are encouraged to delve deeper into the nuances of problem-solving therapy and its applications across diverse cultural contexts.

Conclusion

By embracing data-driven insights and innovative approaches, practitioners can significantly enhance the mental health outcomes for adolescents. The findings from this study offer a promising pathway for integrating effective problem-solving interventions into mental health care, paving the way for healthier, more resilient young individuals.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: “If there is a tension about something, I can solve it”: A qualitative investigation of change processes in a trial of brief problem-solving interventions for common adolescent mental health problems in India.


Citation: Malik, K., Parikh, R., Sahu, R., Sudhir, P., Fairburn, C. G., Patel, V., & Michelson, D. (2023). “If there is a tension about something, I can solve it”: A qualitative investigation of change processes in a trial of brief problem-solving interventions for common adolescent mental health problems in India. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice, 96, 189–208. https://doi.org/10.1111/papt.12433
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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