Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Knowledge, Attitude, and Stigma Among Adolescents: Effect of Mental Health Awareness and Destigmatisation (MHAD) Program Subject The topic of the resource adolescence; destigmatisation; effect; mental health awareness Description An account of the resource Background: Stigma against mental health problems is a common issue for adolescents aged 1418 years. However, comprehensive programs that simultaneously address awareness and stigma reduction tailored to the specific needs of this age group are lacking. Method: This study investigated the effectiveness of the Mental Health Awareness and Destigmatisation Program (MHAD) in reducing stigma and improving knowledge and attitudes towards peers with mental health problems. A quasi-experimental pre-post design was employed among adolescents aged 1418 years from an educational institution in Bangalore. After excluding those with high baseline mental health symptoms (PSC-17 &gt; 20), a preassessment was conducted on adolescents' knowledge, attitude, and stigma (n = 52) using the Mental Health Knowledge Schedule, Self-structured Case Vignettes, and Peer Mental Health Stigmatization Scale. After completing the 6-week program, three participants were excluded from the post-assessment, as their attendance was less than 50%. A total of 49 (mean age = 16 years) adolescents were included in the post-assessment. Results: The paired sample t-test revealed significant improvements in all stigma scores. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test indicated a significant improvement in Recognition of Mental Illness scores. Conclusion: Findings showed that MHAD, an education-based program, was effective in reducing adolescents' stigma towards peers with mental health problems and improving their overall recognition of mental health symptoms. Research across larger adolescent populations is essential to enhance these interventions' long-term impact and sustainability. By closely monitoring and expanding research efforts, we can gain deeper insights into how these programs foster self-awareness, a crucial factor in recognizing mental health needs, challenging stigma, and promoting help-seeking behaviors among adolescents. 2024 Wiley Periodicals LLC. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Manjari A.S.; Sudhesh N.T. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing, Vol-37, No. 4 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available John Wiley and Sons Inc Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1111/jcap.70003" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1111/jcap.70003</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85210591089&amp;doi=10.1111%2Fjcap.70003&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=a05f7cc8343c6dcc061bde3f6d5de03b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85210591089&amp;doi=10.1111%2fjcap.70003&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=a05f7cc8343c6dcc061bde3f6d5de03b</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISSN: 10736077; PubMed ID: 39607863 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Manjari A.S., Department of Psychology, School of Psychological Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Sudhesh N.T., Department of Psychology, School of Psychological Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India