Abstract
Background: Mental health awareness delivers a wide range of knowledge and encompasses recognition and help-seeking behaviour. Mental health services should be assess at ground level to monitor its delivery. Different mean of communication can use to highlight the mental health issues. Methodology: Quantitative research approach with quasi pre-post-test control group design was adapted for present study. Total 126 adults were selected through systematic random sampling. The tools administered consisted of baseline data and structured knowledge questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics used for analyses. Result: This study showed that the psychoeducation program on mental health awareness significantly improved in knowledge score from baseline mean 13.79 ±3.76 to 16.51±2.77; p<0.05 post intervention which was quantified by structured knowledge questionnaire. Conclusion: The study reported that psychoeducation program was effective in enhancing the awareness among adults.
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