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 ...
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The Effectiveness of Mental Health First Aid Training among Undergraduate Students in Switzerland: A Randomized Control Trial. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2023 Half to three-fourths of mental disorders appear during adolescence or young adulthood, and the treatment gap is mainly due to lack of knowledge, lack of perceived need, and the stigmatization of mental illness.
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Cultural Adaptation of the teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) Program from Australia to the USA. [PDF]
School Ment Health, 2023 teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) is an evidence-based program developed in Australia that teaches young people in grades 10–12 how to identify and respond to signs of mental health challenges and crises among peers. Recognizing the growing adolescent
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The Effectiveness of Online Mental Health First Aid Training in Community Rugby: A Mixed-Methods Approach. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2023 Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training exists to improve supportive behaviours towards peers, increase mental health literacy, and reduce stigma. Community sport clubs have potential to successfully deliver mental health programs.
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Development of mental health first-aid guidelines for depression: a Delphi expert consensus study in Argentina and Chile. [PDF]
BMC Psychiatry, 2023 Background Depression is one of the most common mental health problems worldwide and, while prevalence rates in Latin America are relatively high, most people who meet the criteria for diagnosis do not receive treatment.
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Mental health priorities and cultural-responsiveness of the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training for Asian immigrant populations in Greater Boston, Massachusetts. [PDF]
BMC PsychiatryBackground Asians and Asian Americans have the lowest rate of mental health service utilization (25%) in the US compared to other racial/ethnic groups (39 − 52%), despite high rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.
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Cultural adaptation of the mental health first aid guidelines for depression in Brazil: a Delphi expert consensus study. [PDF]
BMC Psychiatry, 2023 Background Depression is a significant contributor to disability in Brazil, with most Brazilians affected by depression receiving no treatment. As the community, including family and friends, plays a crucial role in providing support for someone with ...
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Evaluation of the Conversations about Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Mental Health First Aid Course: Effects on Knowledge, Stigmatising Attitudes, Confidence and Helping Behaviour. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2023 Background: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a common mental health problem, with a 19% lifetime prevalence in Australian adolescents and 12% in adults.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training: Impact on the Ability to Recognize and Support Youth Needs. [PDF]
J Behav Health Serv ResYouth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) trains individuals who regularly interact with youth to identify youth experiencing mental health challenges. Several studies demonstrate positive training impacts, but few assess whether the training equally impacts
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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 ...
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