Objective: Children in the Juvenile Justice System (JJS) face multiple adversities that may predispose them to developing mental health (MH) problems. There is a need to create and deliver interventions that enhance the MH and well-being of these children while providing access to appropriate MH care. This study examines a multipronged, low-intensity intervention's effect on adolescents' well-being, stress levels, MH knowledge, and stigma perceptions in Childcare Institutions (CCIs) across Odisha and Tamil Nadu, India.
Methods: Implemented in 7 CCIs, the intervention aimed to enhance the MH Literacy (MHL) and well-being of children in the CCIs through the Youth-Friendly Spaces (YFS) using experiential methods. It also sought to enhance the MHL of the staff and administration within the JJS and provide access to MH care by linking CCIs to available local resources. Information using…
