Early Adolescent Skills for Emotions (EASE): training manual for a group psychological intervention for young adolescents affected by distress
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World Health Organization
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vii, 381 p.
This training manual supports the implementation of Early Adolescent Skills for Emotions (EASE), an evidence-based group psychological intervention developed by WHO to address internalizing problems such as depression, anxiety and stress among adolescents aged 10–15 years living in contexts of adversity. The manual is designed to guide trainers in building the competencies of non-specialist helpers, as well as future trainers and supervisors, to deliver the intervention effectively. It situates EASE within a public health approach to adolescent mental health, emphasizing scalable, transdiagnostic strategies that have demonstrated safety and effectiveness in reducing distress in diverse settings. The document provides a structured training programme comprising classroom instruction, in-field practice and ongoing supervision. It outlines core intervention components, including emotional awareness, stress management, behavioural activation and problem-solving, alongside guidance on facilitation skills, competency-based assessment and supervision. The manual details training methods, session content, and materials for both adolescent and caregiver components, and highlights the importance of quality assurance, adaptation to context, and referral pathways for additional support. It serves as a practical resource for strengthening the delivery of community-based mental health and psychosocial support for young adolescents.
This training manual supports the implementation of Early Adolescent Skills for Emotions (EASE), an evidence-based group psychological intervention developed by WHO to address internalizing problems such as depression, anxiety and stress among adolescents aged 10–15 years living in contexts of adversity. The manual is designed to guide trainers in building the competencies of non-specialist helpers, as well as future trainers and supervisors, to deliver the intervention effectively. It situates EASE within a public health approach to adolescent mental health, emphasizing scalable, transdiagnostic strategies that have demonstrated safety and effectiveness in reducing distress in diverse settings. The document provides a structured training programme comprising classroom instruction, in-field practice and ongoing supervision. It outlines core intervention components, including emotional awareness, stress management, behavioural activation and problem-solving, alongside guidance on facilitation skills, competency-based assessment and supervision. The manual details training methods, session content, and materials for both adolescent and caregiver components, and highlights the importance of quality assurance, adaptation to context, and referral pathways for additional support. It serves as a practical resource for strengthening the delivery of community-based mental health and psychosocial support for young adolescents.
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Adolescent, Child, Emotions, Stress, Psychological, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Depressive Disorder, Self-Injurious Behavior, Mental Health Services, Psychosocial Intervention, Self Care, Psychotherapy, Group, Primary Health Care, Health Personnel, Caregivers, Parent-Child Relations, Resilience, Psychological, Form, Handbook, Teaching Materials, psychology, therapy, methods, education