Impact of Mental Health First Aid Training Courses on Patients' Mental Health. [PDF]
Comput Intell Neurosci, 2022 Background. With the prevalence of mental issues worldwide, more and more people are suffering from psychological torture. Mental Health Gap Action Program (mhGAP) has been introduced to improve the life quality of humans. Objectives. To explore and synthesize evidence of participants’ experience of mental health first aid (MHFA) training course ...
Zeng F, Zhong D, Chen X, Li H, Tian X.
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Mental health first aid: strengthening its impact for aid recipients [PDF]
Evidence Based Mental Health, 2020 Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a potentially valuable first response in mental healthcare. MHFA is formulated as an extension of Psychological First Aid, the latter being a more focal response to crises and disasters. MHFA is a broader strategy which aims to improve the general public’s immediate response to mental ill health and mental health ...
Cristina Mei, Patrick D McGorry
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Long-term effects of Youth Mental Health First Aid training: randomized controlled trial with 3-year follow-up [PDF]
BMC Psychiatry, 2020 Background Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training teaches community members how to provide initial support to someone with a mental health problem.
Amy J. Morgan +7 more
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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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Offering mental health first aid to a person with depression: a Delphi study to re-develop the guidelines published in 2008 [PDF]
BMC Psychology, 2019 Background Depressive disorder is ranked as the largest contributor to non-fatal health burden. However, with prompt treatment, outcomes can improve. Family and friends are well placed to recognise the signs of depression and encourage early help seeking.
Kathy S. Bond +5 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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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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Mental health first aid for eating disorders: pilot evaluation of a training program for the public [PDF]
BMC Psychiatry, 2012 Background Eating disorders cause significant burden that may be reduced by early and appropriate help-seeking. However, despite the availability of effective treatments, very few individuals with eating disorders seek treatment.
Hart Laura M +2 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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