Feasibility of the Positive Thoughts and Actions Prevention Program for Middle Schoolers at Risk for Depression
Table 3
Adjusted mean scores on depressive measures by group and time.
Construct
Depressive Symptoms
Measure
MFQ-C
MFQ-P
CDRS
PTA
Baseline
14.42 (9.85)
10.51 (10.17)
26.17 (7.50)
Post-intervention
15.91 (10.24)
9.11 (11.27)
27.45 (7.43)
6-month followup
10.86 (10.59)
7.37 (7.64)
25.67 (7.77)
18-month followup
16.17 (10.83)
9.28 (8.42)
27.75 (9.04)
Controls
Baseline
14.87 (10.41)
10.67 (7.22)
23.95 (6.17)
Post-intervention
14.50 (7.41)
8.05 (6.44)
27.30 (6.78)
6-month followup
11.67 (6.83)
7.57 (5.65)
22.96 (4.01)
18-month followup
18.10 (10.96)
6.01 (5.26)
27.01 (9.61)
Standard deviations are in parentheses. MFQ-C: Mood and Feelings Questionnaire-Child; MFQ-P: Mood and Feelings Questionnaire-Parent; CDRS: Children’s Depression Rating Scale.
