Meta-Analysis of Psychological and Digital Interventions to Enhance Mental Health and Well-Being in Youth: A Bayesian Umbrella Review
Overview
This Bayesian umbrella review synthesizes nine meta-analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of psychological and digital interventions for adolescents and young adults. The resource reports a small but credible positive impact on mental health and well-being, noting substantial heterogeneity across diverse formats such as school-based, face-to-face, and digital programs. It is intended for researchers or clinicians interested in evidence summaries regarding youth mental health prevention strategies.
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38af1f7710654fd2- Source org
- PubMed Central
- Author
- Nicolás Sánchez-Álvarez (Universidad de Málaga), María J. Blanca (Universidad de Málaga), Julio Sánchez‐Meca (Universidad de Murcia)
- Published
- 2026-05-14
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- gold
- DOI
- 10.3390/children13050678
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- PMCID
- PMC4300464
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BibTeX
@article{allodium:38af1f7710654fd2,
title = {Meta-Analysis of Psychological and Digital Interventions to Enhance Mental Health and Well-Being in Youth: A Bayesian Umbrella Review},
author = {Nicolás Sánchez-Álvarez and María J. Blanca and Julio Sánchez‐Meca},
year = {2026},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.3390/children13050678},
url = {https://doi.org/10.3390/children13050678}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Meta-Analysis of Psychological and Digital Interventions to Enhance Mental Health and Well-Being in Youth: A Bayesian Umbrella Review AU - Sánchez-Álvarez, Nicolás AU - Blanca, María J. AU - Sánchez‐Meca, Julio PY - 2026 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.3390/children13050678 UR - https://doi.org/10.3390/children13050678 ER -
APA
Sánchez-Álvarez, N., Blanca, M. J., & Sánchez‐Meca, J. (2026). Meta-Analysis of Psychological and Digital Interventions to Enhance Mental Health and Well-Being in Youth: A Bayesian Umbrella Review. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.3390/children13050678
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