Lazarus, SandyJohnson, Bridget AnnFaculty of Education2013-06-122024-05-282007/03/302007/03/302013-06-122024-05-282005https://hdl.handle.net/10566/15330Philosophiae Doctor - PhDRecent South African research has confirmed that there is reason to be concerned about the mental health status and well-being of our youth. School-going youth are engaging in a wide array of risk behaviours that seriously threaten their well-being and hamper their chances of experiencing success in the future. The aim of this research was to explore factors relating to risk, resilience and health promoting schools in order to enhance the well-being of youth in South Africa.enYouth, Mental health. South Africa, Western CapeYouth, Mental health services. South Africa, Western CapeMental health education. South Africa, Western CapeMental illness, Prevention. South Africa, Western CapeThesisUniversity of the Western Cape