Objective: There has been little effort to conduct systematic reviews or meta-analyses of the
available literature to find global prevalence rates of conduct disorder and analyze the …

Objective: Behavioural screening tools may be used to identify at-risk children in resource-
limited settings in sub-Saharan Africa. The ASEBA forms (Child Behaviour Checklist and …

Background Mental and substance use disorders are a major public health concern globally,
with high rates of disability, morbidity, and mortality associated with these. In low-and middle …

Mothers in low‐and middle‐income countries (LMIC) suffer heightened vulnerability for
adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which is exacerbated by the multitude of risk factors …

Aim Documented evidence shows that training in life skills for school going children
improves their physical and mental health status. Although Kenya has a curriculum and a …

Background Literature highlights that adolescent mental health problems are amenable to
treatment, specifically to psychological interventions. Unfortunately, there is a dearth of …

Ensuring that sustainable and effective mental health services are available for children and
adolescents is a growing priority for national governments. However, little guidance exists …

Background: Knowledgeable in child development, primary school teachers in low-and
middle-income countries (LMICs) have the potential to identify their students needing mental …

Despite their burden and high prevalence, mental health disorders of children and
adolescents remain neglected in many parts of the world. In developing countries, where …

Introduction This qualitative study, conducted in public primary and secondary schools,
sought teachers' perceptions of mental health concerns that are relevant in school settings …