Evaluating the impact of the Community Helpers Program on adolescents 12-18 years old in Edmonton, Canada.

Mohammad Habibullah PulokArthur Novaes de AmorimSandra JohansenKristin PilonChristina LucenteVineet Saini

Published in: Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique (2024)

Findings show contextual effect of CHP; i.e., being potentially exposed to the program reduced the likelihood of anxiety- and depression-related visits. Costs of CHP implementation could be compared with the avoided costs to assess economic benefits of implementing CHP.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
healthcare
young adults
primary care
physical activity
mental health
drug induced