Redevelopment of mental health first aid guidelines for supporting someone experiencing a panic attack: a Delphi study [PDF]
BMC Psychology, 2022 Background Panic attacks and panic disorder can have a major impact on the mental health and wellbeing of those who experience them. People with recurrent panic attacks have increased odds of developing a mental disorder and of worsening the course of ...
Kathryn J. Chalmers +8 more
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Improving support for people with mental health problems in China: a cluster randomised controlled trial of culturally adapted Mental Health First Aid trainingResearch in context [PDF]
The Lancet Regional Health. Western PacificSummary: Background: Culturally appropriate interventions that teach members of the public to provide early help towards a person developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis may improve access to services, social support, and mental ...
Nicola Reavley +10 more
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Initial effects of Mental Health First Aid training on mental health literacy, social distance, stigma, mental health, and quality of life in the German adult population – Findings from a pilot study [PDF]
European PsychiatryBackground Despite the high prevalence of mental disorders, knowledge about mental health, its promotion, prevention, and pathways to care in the general population remain limited.
Anita Schick +5 more
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Adaptation of mental health first aid guidelines for eating disorders for Iran [PDF]
BMC PsychiatryBackground This study aimed to adapt mental health first aid guidelines to support individuals with or at risk of developing eating disorders in Iran. This adaptation seeks to enhance the support available for the Iranian population dealing with these ...
Azadeh Sayarifard +7 more
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How to Approach a Child About Concerns for Their Mental Health and Seeking Help: A Delphi Expert Consensus Study to Develop Guidelines on Mental Health First Aid for Supporting Children [PDF]
Health ExpectationsBackground Adults who live or work with children are an important source of support and are gateways to professional help when a child is experiencing a mental health problem.
Catherine L. Johnson +4 more
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PLoS ONE, 2018 ObjectiveTo provide an up-to-date assessment of the effectiveness of the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training program on improving mental health knowledge, stigma and helping behaviour.DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis.MethodsA systematic ...
Amy J Morgan +2 more
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Redevelopment of mental health first aid guidelines for substance use problems: a Delphi study [PDF]
BMC PsychologyBackground Substance use problems have a major impact on the physical and mental health of individuals, families and communities. Early intervention may have a positive effect on recovery and treatment outcomes for those with substance use problems ...
Judith Wright +5 more
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BMC Psychology, 2022 Background The effects of problem gambling are wide-ranging, affecting many aspects of health and negatively impacting the person who gambles, their family and friends, and their community.
Kathy S. Bond +9 more
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BMC Psychology, 2021 Background People with an intellectual disability experience higher rates of mental health problems, but experience significant barriers to receiving professional help. Increasing the knowledge and skills of those who support them can help to reduce some
Kathy S. Bond +6 more
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BMC Psychology, 2021 Background Psychotic illnesses can have a major impact on those who experience them. Timely treatment for psychosis is important and friends, family members and the public can be a facilitating factor in social support and professional help-seeking ...
Fairlie A. Cottrill +6 more
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