Preventive Program For Children Research Articles

The Impact of Motivation to Experience Happiness on Depressive Symptoms

The growing mental health concerns worldwide have highlighted the need to study depression as it heavily impacts overall well-being and life satisfaction. Depression research investigates genetic, environmental, and psychological factors for effective prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Meanwhile, motivation plays a crucial role in individual and organizational success and well-being, exploring intrinsic and extrinsic factors, cognitive and emotional processes, and social and environmental influences to optimize outcomes. This review paper examined the complex relationship between motivation and depression, focusing on the direct and indirect relationship between attitudes toward happiness and depression, relevant factors in the relationship, and the underlying neural mechanisms. The review discussed how different factors could contribute to the development and maintenance of depressive symptoms through multiple pathways and the underlying neural mechanisms that may be involved, particularly asymmetries in alpha oscillations. All in all, the findings highlighted the complex relationship between motivation and depression and proposed potential intervention targets to reduce the risk of depressive symptoms in susceptible individuals. One of the major limitations of available research is that some studies reviewed in this paper rely on self-report measures, which may be influenced by social desirability bias and other biases that could affect the validity of the results. Future research should explore using various methods to have a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between motivation and depression. Understanding the relationship between motivation and depression can lead to improved interventions, customized treatments, and preventive programs for children and adolescents.

Editorial - Community Water fluoridation.

Since the discovery of the caries preventive benefits of fluoride, it has been the cornerstone of preventive programs for children and adults. Water fluoridation, the controlled addition of a precise amount of fluoride to community water systems to the level beneficial for dental health, is one of the most effective and safe means to deliver fluoride (McDonagh et al., 2000; National Health and Medical Research Council, 2017). In 1999, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) named fluoridation of drinking water as one of ten great public health achievements in the 20th Century, alongside vaccination, control of infectious diseases, a decline in death from coronary heart disease and other accomplishments (CDC, 2011). This is a remarkable recognition of the impact of dental conditions and the importance of a dental preventive program.

Evaluation of the Implementation of a Preventive Program for Children in Brazilian Schools

Abstract The article discusses the pilot implementation of the evidence-based preventive program Good Behavior Game (GBG) in public schools in four Brazilian cities. GBG is a method for classroom behavior management by teachers, which aims at developing sociability among elementary school students between 6 and 10 years old. The objective of this study was to evaluate the program implementation process, focusing on the acceptability and perceived results by the professionals involved. Mixed methods were used, and data analysis was conducted using triangulation, including questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with 28 teachers, 9 school administrators, and 6 coaches. Data analysis was performed through descriptive and inferential statistics and content analysis, according to the nature of data. GBG had a high acceptance among teachers and school administrators. Professionals highlighted the importance of stimulating teamwork, the systematic use of rewards, and the objectivity of classroom rules. Acceptability was attributed, in large part, to the effectiveness of the strategy for classroom management. Nevertheless, this study highlighted the need of adaptations to better reflect the Brazilian societal and economic context.