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2013.1 A comparison of universal, indicated, and universal plus indicated school-based
approaches to prevention of depression in adolescents, S.H. Spence 1 , J. Sheffield 1 , R.M. Rapee 2 ,
N. Kowalenko 3 , A. Wignall 4 , 1 University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; 2 Macquarie
University, Sydney, Australia; 3 Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia; 4 Senior Clinical
Psychologist, School Link Coordinator, Sydney, Australia
36 high schools were randomly allocated to one of four conditions (universal prevention; indicated
prevention; universal + indicated; monitoring control). Of the 2 479 students, 21.0% were initially
identified as at risk for depression based on elevated depression scores. Both interventions
included cognitive restructuring and problem solving skills training, with the addition of
assertiveness training and stress management components in the indicated program. The universal
program included all students in a classroom, implemented by teachers. The indicated intervention
was restricted to students with elevated depression scores, conducted by experienced mental
health professionals. The results of the study at 18-month follow-up will be presented.
2013.2 Parenting programmes with Chinese families in Hong Kong, S. Leung, Department of
Health, Hong Kong SAR Government, Hong Kong, China
This paper describes the process in the development and implementation of a community-wide
parenting programme, with the aim of improving the mental health of children and their parents,
by the Family Health Service, through a network of Maternal and Child Health Centres that covers
90% of newborn babies. A community survey was conducted to map out the prevalence of child
behaviour and parenting problems in the community. A programme with proven effectiveness is
then taken to the clinic settings through training and accreditation of health workers, continual
peer review and learning, and professional mentorship, to ensure the quality of programme
delivery. An evaluation mechanism has also been put in place to monitor the effectiveness of the
programme.
2013.3 Implementing Triple P as a public health initiative in the UK, R. Calam, University of
Manchester, Manchester, UK
A public health initiative sponsored by Children’s Fund, Salford, UK, makes parenting advice
universally available to all parents of young children via schools. Parents are asked to complete
the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) prior to, and following implementation of a
universally delivered Triple P intervention, involving provision of newsletters, seminars for
parents and individual advice on parenting concerns delivered by staff trained in Triple P levels
2-3. Uptake and access other services is monitored. More detailed measures of change are
available for parents who take up Triple P levels 2-3. Processes in implementation and preliminary
data will be presented.
2013.4 Triple P in Singapore, S.H. Quah, Rehabilitation & Protection Division, Psychological
Services Unit, Singapore
The paper will describe the process of adapting the Triple P: Positive Parenting Program to better
match the culture and needs of parents in Singapore. It will also present how Triple P has been
used with various client groups in Singapore. Preliminary outcome data and consumer feedback
will be shared. Key learning points and the challenges faced in conducting the program with
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