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Annual Review of Clinical Psychology

Volume 10, 2014

Overview of Meta-Analyses of the Prevention of Mental Health, Substance Use, and Conduct Problems*

Abstract

This review presents findings from an overview of meta-analyses of the effects of prevention and promotion programs to prevent mental health, substance use, and conduct problems. The review of 48 meta-analyses found small but significant changes that reduce depression, anxiety, antisocial behavior, and substance use. Furthermore, the results were sustained over time. Meta-analyses often found that the effects were heterogeneous. A conceptual model is proposed to guide the study of moderators of program effects in future meta-analyses, and methodological issues in synthesizing findings across preventive interventions are discussed.

Keyword(s): mental health, meta-analysis, prevention, substance use
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Overview of Meta-Analyses of the Prevention of Mental Health, Substance Use, and Conduct Problems*
Annual Review of Clinical Psychology 10, 243 (2014); https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-clinpsy-050212-185524
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