Programa de Intervención Psicosocial para Abordar la Depresión en Adolescentes de una Institución Educativa Ecuatoriana

Fernanda Belén Navarrete-Chávez

doi:10.70171/dqehfy17

Authors

Fernanda Belén Navarrete-Chávez Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja Author https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1466-204X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70171/dqehfy17

Keywords:

psychological well-being, emotional education, mental health prevention

Abstract

Justification: adolescence is a vulnerable stage for the development of mental health disorders, with depression standing out due to its high prevalence and severe consequences. In this context, an initial diagnosis was carried out in an educational institution through a semi-structured interview with the school psychologist and a checklist applied to upper secondary students. Signs of mild to moderate depressive symptoms and difficulties in emotional regulation were identified. Objective: a psychosocial intervention program with a preventive and educational approach was designed and implemented, aiming to strengthen adolescents’ emotional well-being through psychoeducational strategies and the development of resilience. Methodology: a quantitative design with a quasi-experimental approach was used to implement and evaluate the psychoeducational program "Lights of Hope", targeting 90 adolescents aged 12 to 15. Results: after the intervention, students showed improved understanding of depression, greater emotional openness, and increased use of breathing techniques for self-regulation. Most participants experienced a reduction in irritability, sadness, and physical symptoms. However, difficulties in motivation, anxiety, and family connection persisted, highlighting the need for more prolonged and targeted interventions. Conclusion: while the psychoeducational workshop was an effective strategy for improving certain emotional and cognitive aspects related to adolescent depression, it should be part of a broader and more sustained intervention plan.

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