JOURNAL ARTICLE

Reports Outline Public Health Study Findings from Queen's University (Asking to thrive: structures supporting young men's behavioural health in Belfast, Northern Ireland).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2024. P. 548 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

A study conducted by Queen's University in Belfast, Northern Ireland, focused on the behavioral health of young men in working-class communities. The research highlighted the importance of strong friendships and community structures in supporting adolescent mental health and reducing antisocial behaviors. The study emphasized the value of youth work organizations in providing positive role models and promoting community safety, particularly in a region affected by historical conflict. Youth work programs were found to play a crucial role in both behavioral health promotion and violence reduction in Belfast. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2024/11, p548
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:180751052
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