Mental Health First Aid as a tool for improving mental health and well-being. [PDF]
The prevalence of mental health problems is high, and they have a wide-ranging and deleterious effect on many sectors in society. As well as the impact on individuals and families, mental health problems in the workplace negatively affect productivity.
Richardson R +6 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]
Summary: 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 Training: Review of Evaluation Studies [PDF]
Objective: To review studies evaluating mental health first aid (MHFA) training. Method: Review of three published trials: one uncontrolled with members of the public in a city, one randomized controlled efficacy trial in a workplace setting and one cluster randomized effectiveness trial with the public in a rural area.
Anthony F. Jorm, Betty A Kitchener
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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]
Background 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]
Background 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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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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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]
Background 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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Redevelopment of mental health first aid guidelines for substance use problems: a Delphi study [PDF]
Background 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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Review of Mental Health First Aid Programs [PDF]
Mental health first aid programs are interventions to empower the community to help people with mental health problems/crises. A review of these programs was conducted in accordance with the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute. Published and unpublished works from 2009 to 2019 were considered. The review included 252 studies.
Costa, Tiago +4 more
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Mental health curricula and Mental Health First Aid in the MPharm [PDF]
Abstract Introduction Improving mental health care is an international priority, and one that is championed by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. (1) In the course of their work, pharmacists frequently encounter people with mental health problems.
H C Gorton +11 more
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