A Review of Youth Mental Health Curricula in Peer-Reviewed Studies Addressing Access, Equity, and Belonging

Authors

Monica M. Lobenstein, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of ExtensionFollow
Jennifer Park-Mroch, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of ExtensionFollow
Lana Lichfield Crowley, University of UtahFollow
Coley Bean, Utah State University ExtensionFollow
Maren Wright Voss, Utah State UniversityFollow

Volume

60

Issue

2

DOI

10.34068/joe.60.02.01

Abstract

The goal of this literature review was to identify evidence-based curricula that support youth mental health with special attention to inclusion of access, equity, and belonging (AEB). Four databases were searched for peer-reviewed articles published between 2010 and 2019 related to youth mental health curricula. A total of 1446 articles were identified, and 171 articles underwent a full-text review. Of the 61 curricula identified, 44% addressed AEB to some extent and 65% showed program effectiveness. Four programs were recommended (Sources of Strength, Teen Mental Health First Aid, Dynamic Mindfulness, and Youth Mental Health First Aid) and eight conditionally recommended.

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Lobenstein, M. M., Park-Mroch, J., Crowley, L. L., Bean, C., & Voss, M. W. (2022). A Review of Youth Mental Health Curricula in Peer-Reviewed Studies Addressing Access, Equity, and Belonging. The Journal of Extension, 60(2), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.60.02.01