TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2022//
TI  - "Performing Emotions and Suffering": Recovery of Depressive Symptoms Involving Adolescent Intervention in Art and Dance Schools
JO  - European journal of mental health
A1  - Santos, J.C.
A1  - Quaresma, H.
A1  - Brás, M.
A1  - Carmo, C.
A1  - Façanha, J.
A1  - Nabais, A.
A1  - Simeão, L.
A1  - Calças, C.
A1  - Matos, E.
A1  - Coruche, I.
A1  - Simões, R.
A1  - Erse, M.
A1  - Loureiro, C.
A1  - Marques, L.
SP  - 65
EP  - 77
VL  - 17
IS  - 3
N2  - INTRODUCTION: In previous studies, a large majority of dance students reported mental health issues, mainly eating disorders and depression. Aims: This project aimed to promote mental health and well-being as well as prevent maladaptive and risky behaviors - namely suicidal behavior - among adolescents who attend art and dance schools. It was implemented in sequential stages, including six moments of classroom intervention for adolescents. <br><br>METHODS: A quasi-experimental research design was applied, with two assessment moments (before and after the intervention) using questionnaires filled out by the adolescents. <br><br>RESULTS: The project was implemented in three art schools (Center and South of Portugal), and the sample consisted of 122 adolescents. 72.9% of our sample were girls aged 12-18 years (M = 13.88; SD = 1.54). Boys showed significantly higher well-being scores (M = 16.53; SD = 4.24 vs M = 14.67, SD = 4.17), and girls showed higher coping scores (M = 153.3; SD = 13.53 vs M = 146.73; SD = 13.22). Concerning depressive symptoms, 34.8% of adolescents had moderate/severe depressive symptoms, which decreased by 10% after the intervention. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Adolescents attending art schools might be more vulnerable to developing mental distress, and this intervention proved to be an effective approach for promoting mental health and well-being as well as preventing suicidal behaviors. © 2022 The Authors. Published by Semmelweis University, Institute of Mental Health, Budapest.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1788-4934
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.5708/EJMH.17.2022.3.5
ID  - ref1
ER  -