Abstract :
Background: Child and adolescent mental health is an essential component of overall health. Mental
health problems among adolescents are fairly common. Collaboration between families, schools,
communities & health care institutions can improve not only the mental health of adolescents but also
their access to mental health services. Study was carried out to assess the mental health status of
school going adolescents as part of introducing life skills education.
Methods: Cross sectional study was carried out among adolescent students (10-19 years) in rural
schools of Anand district of Gujarat, using a pre-tested and validated self reported ‘Strengths &
Difficulties’ Questionnaire (SDQ) in Gujarati language.
Keyword :
Adolescents, Mental health, School health, Students, SDQ-Gujarati.