Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2005):

Mental health promotion for vulnerable African American youth.

Full Abstract

Fifty-six African American youth between 10-14 years of age participated in a community-based 14-week expressive arts program designed for youth at risk of involvement with the juvenile justice system. Positive and statistically significant findings for pre-post changes in self-control, protective factors, and resilience were found. Difficulty in engaging parents and the strong racial biases of the community appear to have influenced the lack of improvement in self-esteem scores.

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Author information

Author/s: Shelton, Deborah (D); Lyon-Jenkins, Nina (N);

Affiliation: University of Connecticut School of Nursing, Storrs, CT, USA.

Grants: D04RH00531A0 (Agency:PHS HHS)

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

Journal: Journal of forensic nursing (J Forensic Nurs), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-; vol 2 (issue 1) : pp 7-13, 32

Dates: Created 2006/10/31; Completed 2006/12/01; Revised 2007/12/03;

PMID: 17073393, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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Adaptation, Psychological Adolescent Adolescent Behavior African Continental Ancestry Group Case-Control Studies Child Child Behavior Community Mental Health Services - organization & administration Consumer Satisfaction

Curriculum Female Health Promotion Humans Intervention Studies Juvenile Delinquency - prevention & control Male Mental Health Vulnerable Populations

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