Background: In the entire world, depression affects 121 million individuals. People with severe depression are more likely to commit suicide, and there are approximately 8, 50,000 suicides each year 1. Amazingly, the prevalence of depression among children is rising at a rate of about 23% annually.
Objective: This review aims to establish the evidence pertaining to the impact of life skill training programs on psychological well-being among adolescents...
Study design and methods: Articles published in peer-reviewed journals were included in this review. Randomized control trials (RCTs) and non-randomized control trials (non-RCTs) consisting of Life skills training programs on mental health (Stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem) as an interventional group versus control/comparator group who were no intervention among adolescents were included in this systematic review. Databases such as PubMed, Science Direct, CINHAL plus, and Pro-Quest were systematically searched between 2011 and 2023. Using the Cochrane risk of bias tool, the methodological quality of the included studies was evaluated by two independent authors. Results we included 11 trials, involving 4841 adolescents. All trials measured the effects Life skills training programs on mental health (Stress, anxiety, and depression) as the main outcome and three trials measured the quality of life as the main outcome. 11 trials included for narrative synthesis showed a significant decrease in mental health (Stress, anxiety and depression) and considerable improvement in self-esteem in the interventional group than in the comparison group. Meta-analysis of 2 RCTs containing 361 subjects concluded a significant decline in anxiety (p < 0.0001) and improvement in self-esteem
Conclusion: The evidence of this systematic review and meta-analysis supported that LSTP interventions help to improve self-esteem and decrease the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress among adolescent students.
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