Table 2 Cutt-off points used to select adolescents at risk for mental health problems (in intervention group ‘E-health4Uth + counselling’)
Well-being | Cutt-off point applied |
|---|---|
Mental health status (25 items) | Score on the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) ≥ 17, or a score of ≥ 6 on the subscale emotionality of the SDQ [1] |
Suicidal thoughts (1 item) | Having suicidal thoughts ‘occasionally’ or more often |
Suicidal attempts (1 item) | Made an attempt at suicide last year |