The population cost-effectiveness of delivering universal and indicated school-based interventions to prevent the onset of major depression among youth in Australia.

Yong Yi LeeJ J BarendregtEmily A StockingsA J FerrariH A WhitefordG A PattonC Mihalopoulos

Published in: Epidemiology and psychiatric sciences (2016)

School-based psychological interventions appear to be cost-effective. However, realising efficiency gains in the population is ultimately dependent on ensuring successful system-level implementation.

Keyphrases

physical activity
healthcare
primary care
mental health
young adults