Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Research Protocols
Date Submitted: May 24, 2025
Open Peer Review Period: Aug 13, 2025 - Aug 19, 2025
Date Accepted: Nov 10, 2025
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Psychosocial support programmes for the mental well-being of high school learners from low-middle-income countries: A scoping review protocol
ABSTRACT
Background:
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported in 2020 that approximately 50% of all mental health disorders in adolescents manifest before the age of 14. However, the literature on mental well-being and programmes designed and implemented by nurses for adolescents in low- middle-income countries (LMICs) is limited. This scoping review explores the development and implementation of psychosocial support programmes targeting high school learners in LMICs.
Objective:
This prospective scoping review will explore how psychosocial support programmes have been developed and implemented for high school learners from LMICS.
Methods:
Using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) scoping review framework, primary research articles will be identified through systematic searches of ERIC, MEDLINE, Science Direct, PubMed, and PsycINFO. Grey literature will also be sourced from Google Scholar. Two independent reviewers will apply pre-determined inclusion criteria to select studies. Data will be charted, analyzed narratively, and presented in tables and figures
Results:
Data collection started in January 2024. Results yet to be published.
Conclusions:
This scoping review will synthesize evidence on psychosocial support programmes in LMICS and guide the development of targeted interventions to address the mental health needs of high school learners. Clinical Trial: Additional supplemental material is available from the Open Science repository.
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