@article{ref1,
title="Promoting mental health in Italian middle and high school: a pilot study",
journal="BioMed research international",
year="2017",
author="Veltro, Franco and Ialenti, Valentina and Morales García, Manuel Alejandro and Bonanni, Emiliana and Iannone, Claudia and D'Innocenzo, Marinella and Gigantesco, Antonella",
volume="2017",
number="",
pages="e2546862-e2546862",
abstract="AIM: In Italy, a handbook has been developed based on the principles of cooperative learning, life skills, self-effectiveness, and problem-solving at high school level. Early studies have shown the handbook's effectiveness. It has been hypothesized that the revised handbook could be more effective in middle schools. <br><br>METHOD: The study design is a &quot;pre- and posttest&quot; that compares the results obtained from 91 students of the high schools with those of the 38 students from middle schools. The assessment was made through &quot;self-reporting&quot; questionnaires of (a) learning skills including problem-solving and (b) perceived self-efficacy in managing emotions, dysfunctional beliefs, and unhealthy behaviours (i.e., drinking/smoking). <br><br>RESULTS: Significant improvements were observed in both groups with the exceptions of perceived self-efficacy in managing emotions. The improvement of dysfunctional beliefs and the learning of problem-solving skills were better in middle schools. <br><br>CONCLUSION: The results confirm the authors' hypothesis that the use of this approach is much more promising in middle school.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2314-6133",
doi="10.1155/2017/2546862",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/2546862"
}