Article
Psychiatry
Justine Evans, Madeline Romaniuk, Rebecca Theal
Summary: The study found that participating in a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) program improved family members of military veterans' mental health knowledge and confidence in providing MHFA assistance. There were significant reductions in personal mental health stigma for schizophrenia, but perceived mental health stigma remained high.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jordan Sibeoni, Pierre Ellul, Theo Bubola, Yanis Debiche, Marie-Aude Piot
Summary: This study explores the lived experience of healthcare students who completed a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training course. The results show that the students had a positive attitude towards the course, but there were also frustrations with the content and format.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Educational
Shurong Lu, Laura M. Hart, Anthony F. Jorm, Karen Gregg, Amy J. Morgan
Summary: This study investigated the associations between mental health first aid intentions and supportive behaviors among adolescents. The findings suggest that adolescents' first aid intentions can predict their helping behaviors, thus supporting the notion that training programs that improve adolescents' first aid intentions have the potential to translate into actual actions.
SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Laura M. Hart, Amy J. Morgan, Alyssia Rossetto, Claire M. Kelly, Karen Gregg, Maxine Gross, Catherine Johnson, Anthony F. Jorm
Summary: The efficacy of tMHFA was explored through a randomized controlled trial, showing that one year after training, it improves first aid intentions towards peers with depression and suicide risk, confidence in helping peers with mental health problems, and willingness to seek help from adults or health professionals.
Article
Education & Educational Research
William Nguyen, Rebekah Moles, Claire O'Reilly, Jennifer Robinson, Damianne Brand-Eubanks, Anne Kim, Jack C. Collins, Sarira El-Den
Summary: The study shows that most MHFA-trained student pharmacists from Australia and the US can provide MHFA and assess for suicide directly, empathetically, and confidently during SPRPs. Despite completing MHFA training, 27.8% of students did not assess for suicide or used indirect language during the assessment.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michael Schneider, Rebecca Jaks, Daniela Nowak-Flueck, Dunja Nicca, Saskia Maria De Gani
Summary: The study found that mental health literacy is related to health literacy, health behavior, and health outcomes, with nearly half of respondents showing low MHL levels, particularly among older individuals and those facing financial deprivation. The importance of MHL for future interventions in public health, addressing mental health and MHL, was highlighted, with the need for a specific MHL tool to comprehensively investigate these relationships.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anthony D. D. LaMontagne, Clare Shann, Erin Lolicato, Danielle Newton, Patrick J. Owen, Adrian J. J. Tomyn, Nicola J. J. Reavley
Summary: This study assessed the mental health-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of international and domestic students in a large Australian university. The findings showed improvements in mental health-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors compared to previous studies. While international students scored lower on certain indicators, the differences were narrower compared to previous research. The results are useful for informing the university's student mental health strategy and guiding policy and practice in the university sector.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Nicola J. Reavley, Amy J. Morgan, Julie-Anne Fischer, Betty A. Kitchener, Nataly Bovopoulos, Anthony F. Jorm
Summary: The study compared the effectiveness of eLearning Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and blended training in an Australian public sector workplace, showing that blended training led to greater improvements in knowledge, confidence, and intentions to help a person with mental health problems over the long term.
INTERNET INTERVENTIONS-THE APPLICATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL AND BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Claudia Almeida, Andre Novo, Maria Lluch Canut, Carme Ferre-Grau, Carlos Sequeira
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of health literacy on the adoption of behaviors that promote positive mental health during COVID-19. The results indicated that individuals with higher mental health literacy are more likely to engage in health-promoting behaviors, leading to higher levels of positive mental health.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Sok Hui Ng, Norman Jun Hao Tan, Yang Luo, Wei Sheng Goh, Roger Ho, Cyrus Su Hui Ho
Summary: The evidence for youth and teen Mental Health First Aid training is strong, showing significant improvements in knowledge, recognition, confidence, etc. Future research should focus on non-Western countries, high-risk populations, and explore different training methods and long-term benefits.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Kathy S. Bond, Fairlie A. Cottrill, Amy J. Morgan, Kathryn J. Chalmers, Julia N. Lyons, Alyssia Rossetto, Claire M. Kelly, Louise Kelly, Nicola J. Reavley, Anthony F. Jorm
Summary: The study suggests that Mental Health First Aid Australia's Conversations About Gambling course is an effective and acceptable educational intervention. It improves participants' knowledge, confidence, attitudes, and intentions to help individuals experiencing problem gambling. The quality of actions taken to support someone with problem gambling also improves after the course.
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Siti Aminah, Nur Hidayah, M. Ramli
Summary: The use of artificial intelligence in providing mental health support has the potential to greatly enhance services for young people.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andrew Day, Sharon Casey, Mercy Baird, Lynore Geia, Rosemary Wanganeen
Summary: Participants in the study reported feeling more confident in their ability to respond appropriately to mental health needs and believed they would be more willing to provide assistance. The satisfaction with the course was attributed to the skills and sensitivities of instructors, many of whom had lived experience with mental health concerns in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mehran Alijanzadeh, Rafat Yahaghi, Jalal Rahmani, Nahid Yazdi, Elahe Jafari, Hashem Alijani, Narges Zamani, Razie Fotuhi, Elham Taherkhani, Zeinab Buchali, Masoume Zarenejad, Narges Mahmoudi, Najmeh Shahmahdi, Leila Poorzolfaghar, Safie Ahmadizade, Azam Shahbazkhania, David Gozal, Chung-Ying Lin, Amir H. Pakpour
Summary: Health literacy and e-health literacy are important factors in shaping awareness of health behaviors, including sleep hygiene behaviors. Good sleep hygiene behaviors promote sleep quality and overall mental wellbeing.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Daniel Carvalho, Carlos Sequeira, Ana Querido, Catarina Tomas, Tania Morgado, Olga Valentim, Lidia Moutinho, Joao Gomes, Carlos Laranjeira
Summary: This study aimed to identify the attributes and characteristics of the positive component of Mental Health Literacy (PMeHL) and explore its theoretical and practical applications. The study found that PMeHL is considered a component of Mental Health Literacy and includes attributes such as problem-solving skills, personal satisfaction, autonomy, interpersonal relationship skills, self-control, and a prosocial attitude. Understanding the antecedents and consequences of PMeHL can help improve mental health and promote healthy behaviors. Therefore, it is important to prioritize primary research focused on nursing interventions that enhance and sustain PMeHL in individuals and families.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Amy J. Morgan, Alyssia Rossetto
Summary: The study found that some participants did not offer help, with reasons including the recipient already being helped, perceived illness type, type of relationship between helper and recipient, distance or time barriers, and a lack of skills or knowledge.
EARLY INTERVENTION IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wan Hua Sim, Anthony F. Jorm, Marie B. H. Yap
Summary: This study examines the predictive value of parental engagement on preventive parenting outcomes and explores its associations with other family outcomes. The findings indicate that higher levels of parental engagement are related to better preventive parenting, family functioning, health-related quality of life, and parental psychosocial health.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Stephen Allison, Anthony Jorm, Tarun Bastiampillai, Jeffrey C. L. Looi
Summary: Australia is piloting a stand-alone early intervention programme for psychosis, which resulted in positive outcomes including increased patient satisfaction and engagement, and associated with symptomatic improvement and functional recovery. However, there were complications in governance, relatively high costs, and failure to meet caseload targets. Integrated models should be investigated to improve efficiency and continuity of care.
AUSTRALASIAN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
L. Saxon, S. Bromfield, S. H. Leow-Taylor, C. E. Vega, M. Berk, A. D. LaMontagne, A. J. Martin, M. Mohebbi, K. Nielsen, N. J. Reavley, A. Walker, A. Conway, A. de Silva, K. Memish, A. Rossetto, G. Tanewski, A. Noblet
Summary: This study aims to compare the effectiveness of relationship building training combined with mental health first aid training for business advisors with mental health first aid alone on the financial and mental health of their SME-owner clients. The study also includes a qualitative process evaluation to examine the contextual factors that impact the training.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Laura M. Hart, Amy J. Morgan, Alyssia Rossetto, Claire M. Kelly, Karen Gregg, Maxine Gross, Catherine Johnson, Anthony F. Jorm
Summary: The efficacy of tMHFA was explored through a randomized controlled trial, showing that one year after training, it improves first aid intentions towards peers with depression and suicide risk, confidence in helping peers with mental health problems, and willingness to seek help from adults or health professionals.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Amy J. Morgan, Judith Wright, Andrew J. Mackinnon, Nicola J. Reavley, Alyssia Rossetto, Anthony F. Jorm
Summary: This study developed a reliable and valid measure of mental health first aid (MHFA) behaviors. The measure demonstrated good validity, differentiation between individuals with and without MHFA expertise, and acceptable precision in measuring a range of skill levels.
Letter
Psychiatry
Anthony F. Jorm
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Catherine L. Johnson, Maxine A. Gross, Anthony F. Jorm, Laura M. Hart
Summary: The level of mental health literacy among adults working with or caring for children significantly impacts the support children receive for mental health problems. This study systematically reviewed literature on mental health literacy for supporting children among parents and teachers of school-aged children. The findings showed a lack of standardized definitions and measures, with limited research on internalizing problems and parents. Further research is needed to develop validated measures and identify gaps in mental health literacy for supporting children's mental health.
CLINICAL CHILD AND FAMILY PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Anna M. M. Ross, Amy J. J. Morgan, Nicola J. J. Reavley
Summary: ObjectiveSANE aims to enhance the representation of people with complex mental illness by supporting media engagement with their Peer Ambassadors. This study investigates the experiences of Peer Ambassadors in media engagements to identify their support needs and improve their preparation.
ADVANCES IN MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amy J. Morgan, Anna M. Ross, Alexandra Wake, Anthony F. Jorm, Jun Kashihara, Nicola J. Reavley
Summary: This study examines the impact of manipulating elements of a TV news report on stigma towards individuals with mental illness in relation to violent crimes. The findings show mixed effects, with some favoring the mitigating condition but not statistically significant. However, the mitigating condition resulted in lower prosocial beliefs and a greater perceived difference from people with mental illness compared to the stigmatizing condition.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jo Robinson, Pinar Thorn, Samuel McKay, Laura Hemming, Rikki Battersby-Coulter, Charlie Cooper, Maria Veresova, Angela Li, Nicola Reavley, Simon Rice, Michelle Lamblin, Jane Pirkis, Dan Reidenberg, Vicki Harrison, Jaelea Skehan, Louise La Sala
Summary: This study aimed to update the #chatsafe guidelines to reflect new evidence and current social media affordances, and to include guidance on self-harm. A total of 191 items were included in the new guidelines, which cover eight themes. The guidelines will be disseminated via a national social media campaign and supported by a series of adult-facing resources.
Article
Psychiatry
Roger T. Mulder, Anthony F. Jorm
Summary: This study found that increased spending on depression treatment is not associated with a decrease in the prevalence of sadness, worry, or unhappiness, but income, education, and life expectancy are associated with a lower prevalence of these symptoms.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anna M. M. Ross, Amy J. J. Morgan, Nicola J. J. Reavley
Summary: SANE Australia's StigmaWatch program reduces stigma and harm caused by media portrayals of suicide and mental illness through responsible reporting. A study using StigmaWatch data from 2017 to 2021 found that it effectively addressed breaches of media guidelines, with over half of the reported portrayals confirmed as violations. The most common breaches involved suicide portrayals and the use of sensationalized language.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Kathy S. Bond, Fairlie A. Cottrill, Amy J. Morgan, Kathryn J. Chalmers, Julia N. Lyons, Alyssia Rossetto, Claire M. Kelly, Louise Kelly, Nicola J. Reavley, Anthony F. Jorm
Summary: The study suggests that Mental Health First Aid Australia's Conversations About Gambling course is an effective and acceptable educational intervention. It improves participants' knowledge, confidence, attitudes, and intentions to help individuals experiencing problem gambling. The quality of actions taken to support someone with problem gambling also improves after the course.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Laerke Mai Bonde Andersen, Nicola J. Reavley, Henrik Boggild, Charlotte Overgaard
Summary: As social technologies become more popular, there is an increasing interest in using them for mental health interventions. This study evaluated a web-based citizen-to-citizen platform adopted in a Danish Municipality to understand how it promotes belonging and mental health. The platform was found to support users in expanding social networks, overcoming barriers to meeting new people, and identifying relational matches. Its impact on mental health, however, was influenced by individual and relational circumstances. The findings suggest that web-based platforms can be helpful tools in promoting mental health in the community, but individuals with previous relational difficulties and limited digital literacy may need support to fully benefit from these technologies.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY
(2022)