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April 18, 2026International Neuropsychiatric Disease JournalOpen Access

Effectiveness of Mental Health Support Group Participation on Illness Prognosis and Wellness: A Cohort Study of Participant Experiences in Zambia

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CMChoongo MulunguMinistry of HealthYSYasmin Sultana-MuchinduUniversity of Lusaka

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Overview

Cohort study examines the impact of mental health support groups on wellness in Zambia, suggesting implications for care improvement.

Key Points

  • The study aims to evaluate how participation in mental health support groups affects clinical outcomes and overall wellness.
  • Prospective cohort study design with 263 participants from 21 support groups
  • Participants assessed at baseline and nine months using AUDIT, PHQ-9, and WHOQOL-BREF
  • Applied non-parametric analyses and regression models to evaluate changes in symptoms and wellness predictors.
  • Symptom severity significantly decreased from baseline to follow-up, showing a large effect size
  • Attendance correlated weakly with symptom reduction
  • Facilitator type showed minor associations with quality of life
  • Symptom severity at follow-up was the strongest predictor of wellness outcomes

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Mulungu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e31ec840886becb653e70dhttps://doi.org/10.9734/indj/2026/v23i2552
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