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Pharmacy professionals’ preparedness to use Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) behaviors [PDF]

Pharmacy Practice, 2020
Background: There is a need to train healthcare professionals to provide first aid to people experiencing a mental health crisis. Research testing the association between Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training and the use of MHFA behaviors could provide
Matthew J. Witry , Olajide Fadare , Anthony Pudlo   +2 more
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Mental health curricula and Mental Health First Aid in the MPharm [PDF]

International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 2021
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.
S. Farid, Hayley C. Gorton, Ruth Edwards, J. Strawbridge, S. Rasul, M. Mahroof, Jenny Scott, Hadar Zaman, Ian Maidment, H. Macfarlane, H. Macfarlane, Dolores Keating, E. Garner   +12 more
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Review of Mental Health First Aid Programs [PDF]

Western Journal of Nursing Research, 2020
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 Published and unpublished works from 2009 to 2019 were considered.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.
Tiago Filipe Oliveira Costa, Tiago Filipe Oliveira Costa, Vitor Parola, Vitor Parola, Francisco Sampaio, Isilda Ribeiro, Carlos Sequeira   +6 more
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Offering mental health first aid to a person experiencing psychosis: a Delphi study to redevelop the guidelines published in 2008

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, Kathy S. Bond, Fiona L. Blee, Claire M. Kelly, Betty A. Kitchener, Anthony F. Jorm, Nicola J. Reavley   +6 more
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COVID-19, mental health and psychological first aid [PDF]

Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, 2020
Crises such as the global pandemic of COVID-19 (coronavirus) elicit a range of responses from individuals and societies adversely affecting physical and emotional well-being. This article provides an overview of factors elicited in response to COVID-19 and their impact on immunity, physical health, mental health and well-being.
Minihan, E., Gavin, B., Kelly, B. D., McNicholas, F.   +3 more
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Effects of the Mental Health First Aid for the suicidal person course on beliefs about suicide, stigmatising attitudes, confidence to help, and intended and actual helping actions: an evaluation

International Journal of Mental Health Systems, 2021
Background Suicide is a significant concern in Australia and globally. There is a strong argument for training community gatekeepers in how to recognise and support suicidal people in their social network.
Kathy S. Bond, Fairlie A. Cottrill, Andrew Mackinnon, Amy J. Morgan, Claire M. Kelly, Greg Armstrong, Betty A. Kitchener, Nicola J. Reavley, Anthony F. Jorm   +8 more
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Mental health first aid for the UK Armed Forces [PDF]

Health Promotion International, 2019
Abstract Education programmes in mental health literacy can address stigma and misunderstanding of mental health. This study investigated self-rated differences in knowledge, attitudes and confidence around mental health issues following participation in a bespoke Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training course for the Armed Forces.
Crone, Diane M, Sarkar, Mustafa, Curran, Thomas, Baker, Colin, Hill, Denise M., Loughren, Elizabeth A, Dickson, Tabitha, Parker, Andrew   +7 more
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Trauma Functioning and Well-Being in Children Who Receive Mental Health Aid after Natural Disaster or War

Children, 2022
Background: There is worldwide consensus that providing secondary prevention to promote resilience and prevent mental health concerns after a disaster is important. However, data supporting this kind of intervention is largely lacking.
Emily A. Simonds, Katrina Arlene P. Gobenciong, Jonathan E. Wilson, Michael R. Jiroutek, Nicole R. Nugent, Miranda A. L. van Tilburg   +5 more
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Offering mental health first aid to a person after a potentially traumatic event: a Delphi study to redevelop the 2008 guidelines

BMC Psychology, 2020
Background Trauma has a major impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people globally. Friends, family and members of the public are often well positioned to provide initial assistance if someone is experiencing extreme distress following a ...
Kathryn J. Chalmers, Anthony F. Jorm, Claire M. Kelly, Nicola J. Reavley, Kathy S. Bond, Fairlie A. Cottrill, Judith Wright   +6 more
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Mental health first aid training and assessment for healthcare professionals and medical nursing students: a systematic review [PDF]

BMC Psychol
Li M. Li, Xiaolan Ma, Zhiying Wu, Chunyan Xie, Yamin Li   +4 more
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