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Use of Benzodiazepines for Anxiety and Mood Disorders among High School Students with Low Academic Status: Implications for Mental Health Interventions

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  • Chike-Okoli N. Adaeze

    (Center for Translation and Implementation Research (CTAIR), Nigeria,)

  • Christian-Ike O. Nwanneka

    (Department of Science Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria,)

  • Okoli C. Success

    (Smith’s Food & Drug, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA,)

  • Daniel O. Chukwuebuka

    (Department of Science & Science Education, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria)

Abstract

The prevalence of anxiety and mood disorders in adolescents is a growing public health concern worldwide. Mental disorders are a global health issue that can devastate the adolescent and family’s mental, physical, emotional, developmental health, and social life. We examined the influence of motivational interviewing (MI) on the relationship between Benzodiazepine medication Use and Anxiety disorders among adolescent university students. A random sample of 1,000 students over 18 attending a large University in southeastern Nigeria was screened (using PHQ-9 and GAD-7). Adolescents with results indicative of anxiety or depressive symptoms (n = 120) were advised to seek psychological health care. Participants who screened positive received either two sessions of MI or treatment as usual. The MI group demonstrated more willingness and confidence in treatment initiation. MI enhanced group treatment engagement in adolescents diagnosed with anxiety and mood disorders. Results indicate that Motivational interviewing mediates between benzodiazepine medication and Cognitive behavioral therapy in treating adolescent anxiety disorders.

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  • Chike-Okoli N. Adaeze & Christian-Ike O. Nwanneka & Okoli C. Success & Daniel O. Chukwuebuka, 2023. "Use of Benzodiazepines for Anxiety and Mood Disorders among High School Students with Low Academic Status: Implications for Mental Health Interventions," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(10), pages 1718-1728, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:10:p:1718-1728
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