Effectiveness of a Contemplated Nursing Intervention on Knowledge, Awareness, and Sensibility of Cyberbullying and Its Mental Health Consequences with Implications for Psychopharmacological Management Among Adolescents: A Pilot Study.

BACKGROUND: Cyberbullying is an emerging public health issue among adolescents, associated with psychological consequences such as anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances, often requiring clinical and pharmacological management. Preventive educational interventions may improve knowledge, awareness, and sensibility, thereby reducing mental health burden. AIM: To evaluate the effectiveness of a contemplated nursing intervention on knowledge, awareness, and sensibility regarding cyberbullying and its mental health consequences among adolescents. METHODS: A true experimental design was conducted among 20 adolescents (13-17 years) in selected schools in Coimbatore, India. Participants were randomly assigned to experimental (n = 10) and control (n = 10) groups, each subdivided to minimize contamination. Pre- and post-tests were administered using standardized tools. The experimental group received an eight-week nursing intervention involving mobile-based modules and vignette discussions. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (P < 0.05). RESULTS: Post-intervention, the experimental group showed significant improvements in knowledge (mean difference 6.3), awareness (16.6), and sensibility (6.3), with all participants achieving adequate or high levels. Control groups showed minimal change. Significant inter-group differences were observed (P < 0.05). No association was found between pre-test scores and demographic variables. Participants also demonstrated improved understanding of psychological consequences and treatment options, including counseling and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). CONCLUSION: The intervention effectively enhanced adolescents' understanding of cyberbullying and its mental health impact. Such programs may reduce psychological morbidity and future reliance on pharmacological management. Larger studies are recommended.