Identifying characteristics of community-embedded positive mental health promotion programs: An integrative review

  • Taylor G. Hill (Lead / Corresponding author)
  • , Lindsay K. Heyland
  • , Sophie Keddy
  • , Alanna Kaser
  • , Jodi E. Langley

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Abstract

Mental health programs are varied in scope and nature; there is little consensus across theoretical background and program content. This scoping review of peer-reviewed literature mapped the body of literature on international programs embedded in the community. Articles (N = 13) on primary studies describing programs were included and complemented by an environmental scan of existing community programs in one Canadian province (N = 17). Most programs were considered effective, psychoeducational in nature, and grounded in positive psychology theory. A promising path forward for promoting mental health is through enhancing mental health literacy (MHL); community MHL programs require further investigation. 
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)55 - 79
Number of pages25
JournalCanadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume42
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Nov 2023

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • mental health promotion
  • community programs
  • health promotion
  • well-being

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