Korhonen Joonas, Lahti Mari, Kostadinov Kostadin, Erjavec Karmen, Istomina Natalja, Ivanova Svetla, Lagiou Areti, Lalova Valentina, Makutienė Monika, Notara Venetia, Ollikkala Hanna, Petrova Gergana, Sakellari Evanthia, Sukyte Daiva, Laaksonen Camilla
Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland.
Emergency Care, Public Health Nursing, Midwifery and Diagnostic Services, Faculty of Health and Well-Being, Turku University of Applied Science, 20520 Turku, Finland.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2025 Mar 15;22(3):435. doi: 10.3390/ijerph22030435.
Mental health challenges among children and adolescents have become a pressing global concern, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing geopolitical instability. Addressing these issues requires innovative, cost-effective strategies, with schools serving as critical platforms for mental health promotion. This study evaluates the impact of an online training program, Well@School, designed to enhance Mental Health Literacy (MHL) among primary school professionals in Finland, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, and Greece. Using a descriptive, cross-sectional design with pre- and post-test assessments, the study involved 223 health, education, and social care professionals. The revised Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) was employed to measure changes in MHL. Results indicated a significant positive effect, with an average increase of 4 points (2.5%) in MHLS scores post-course. Bayesian analysis further confirmed this improvement, showing a high probability (99.92%) of a positive impact, with the most likely gain ranging between 3 and 5 points. The findings underscore the potential of online training programs to enhance MHL among school professionals, thereby improving their capacity to support students' mental health. This study highlights the importance of equipping primary school staff with the necessary skills to recognize and address mental health challenges, reduce stigma, and foster a supportive school environment.
儿童和青少年的心理健康挑战已成为全球紧迫的关注点，尤其是在新冠疫情和持续的地缘政治不稳定之后。解决这些问题需要创新且具成本效益的策略，学校是促进心理健康的关键平台。本研究评估了一项在线培训项目Well@School的影响，该项目旨在提高芬兰、立陶宛、保加利亚、斯洛文尼亚和希腊小学专业人员的心理健康素养（MHL）。采用具有前后测试评估的描述性横断面设计，该研究涉及223名健康、教育和社会护理专业人员。修订后的心理健康素养量表（MHLS）用于衡量MHL的变化。结果显示出显著的积极效果，课程结束后MHLS分数平均提高了4分（2.5%）。贝叶斯分析进一步证实了这一改善，显示出积极影响的高概率（99.92%），最可能的提升幅度在3至5分之间。研究结果强调了在线培训项目在提高学校专业人员MHL方面的潜力，从而提高他们支持学生心理健康的能力。本研究突出了使小学工作人员具备识别和应对心理健康挑战、减少耻辱感以及营造支持性学校环境所需技能的重要性。
