The present research study will involve investigating the efficacy of large-scale dissemination models of evidence-based character strength interventions in secondary schools in Kenya. This intervention, derived from a previously tested intervention named Shamiri, or thrive in Kiswahili, uses positive psychology and accessible life skills to build individual resilience and wellness. This will be a one-arm trial with participants recruited from 20 secondary schools in Nairobi, Kiambu and Makueni counties. The investigators estimate a sample size of 3000 youth, working on an intention to treat basis. All interested participants will be admitted to the program, with no exclusion criteria applied. The investigators will report on the efficacy of character strength interventions on wellbeing and mental health outcomes. Further, the investigators will also assess the scalability and acceptability of the program post intervention. Additionally, the investigators will examine moderator effects on the participants, baseline attributes of the participants, and potentially the effects of candidate mediators on intervention effects.
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Change in anxiety symptoms from baseline to 1-month follow up
Timeframe: Baseline, 2-week mid-point, 4-week end-point, and 1-month follow-up
Change in depression symptoms from baseline to 1-month follow up
Timeframe: Baseline, 2-week mid-point, 4-week end-point, and 1-month follow-up
Change in perceived social support from baseline to 1-month follow up
Timeframe: Baseline, 2-week mid-point, 4-week end-point, and 1-month follow-up
Change in self-reported well-being from baseline to 1-month follow up
Timeframe: Baseline, 2-week mid-point, 4-week end-point, and 1-month follow-up
Change in academic performance from baseline to 1-month follow up
Timeframe: Baseline (academic term pre-intervention) and up to 1-month post intervention