Economics Evaluation: Preventing and Fighting Anxiety in Schools

This report presents an economics evaluation of the "Anxiety Free" program, designed to prevent anxiety among secondary school students. The program comprises two key components: identifying at-risk students through online questionnaires and providing eight online modules aimed at preventing the development of anxiety. The evaluation addresses the need for economic valuation, justifying it by referencing the cost-effectiveness of mental health interventions. The study utilizes the "college adjustment test" to form its study question, assessing students' adaptability and potential for anxiety disorders. The health state valuation method is proposed as the most relevant economic evaluation technique. The report details the identification of resources for data collection, including student contributions and online services, and outlines information and data sources, such as online modules and randomized controlled trials. It further discusses methods for valuing resource inputs, measuring health outcomes through improved mental stability and the "life chart" theory, and concludes by emphasizing the significance of addressing anxiety as a major threat to overall health and well-being.