Abstract

PIMENTEL, Ana Francisca Cordeiro; ANTAO, Joana Matias  and  RAMOS, Ana Catarina Oliveira. Evaluation of a program of mental health promotion with institutionalized children. Psicol. rev. (Belo Horizonte) [online]. 2015, vol.21, n.2, pp.218-234. ISSN 1677-1168.  https://doi.org/DOI-10.5752/P.1678-9523.2015v21n2p218.

The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a 2 year project - Chapéu de Chuva - promoting mental health. The study sample is composed of 45 children resident in institutional care, between the ages of 6 and 12 years (Mdn = 9). The instruments used to evaluate results between pre-and post-test moments include the Kidscreen 27 and the "Sede de Viver". Statistically significant improvements were found in terms of psychological wellbeing, as well as in the decision making capacity, assertiveness and resistance to peer pressure. The improvements found in fundamental aspects of mental health and the high levels of satisfaction and involvement in the target group, leads one to reflect on the importance of giving continuity to interventions of this nature with this vulnerable population group

Keywords : Children; Institutionalization; Mental health; Quality of life; Health promotion.

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