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
Psychiatry
Ling Wang, Ian Norman, Tao Xiao, Yamin Li, Xizhao Li, Mary Leamy
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of an adapted PFA training intervention tailored to the Chinese frontline healthcare workers, in order to bridge the implementation gap in this mental health promotion approach.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Shurong Lu, Yanling He, Kendall Searle, Pilvikki Absetz, Brian Oldenburg, Nicola Reavley
Summary: This study aimed to explore the implementation issues and contextual factors relevant to the scale-up of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) in China. Results indicated that significant contextual adaptation in terms of course content, delivery formats, and financing models is required for the scale-up of MHFA. External health policies and improved living conditions may enable scalability, while low engagement in health interventions and lack of supportive social norms could be barriers.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Tiago Filipe Oliveira Costa, Antonio Rafael Moreno Poyato, Francisco Miguel Correia Sampaio, Maria Teresa Lluch Canut, Carlos Alberto da Cruz Sequeira
Summary: This study aimed to create a consensus on the features of Mental Health First Aid Training Programmes promoted by nurses targeted at upper secondary students. Through expert surveys and an online questionnaire, the study identified key points and contents of the training programmes, including participants, intervention strategies, and content. These findings can guide mental health nurses in implementing effective training programmes in upper secondary schools.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Ana-Sophia Ross, Cixin Wang, Jia Li Liu
Summary: Schools are important places for students to receive mental health services and support. This study examined the effectiveness of Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training on educators in diverse low-income schools in Florida. The training improved educators' mental health literacy, knowledge of mental health providers, confidence, and intentions to engage in mental health first aid behaviors. Educators also reported increased use of mental health first aid behaviors at the 3-month follow-up. The study highlights the need for culturally adapted training to support diverse students' mental health.
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
(2023)
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)
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
Nursing
Tiago Filipe Oliveira Costa, Francisco Miguel Correia Sampaio, Carlos Alberto da Cruz Sequeira, Maria Teresa Lluch Canut, Antonio Rafael Moreno Poyato
Summary: This study examines adolescents' perspectives on Mental Health First Aid Training Programmes promoted in Portuguese secondary schools by nurses. The results show that adolescents find these training programmes relevant and necessary in schools. They identified appropriate content and teaching methods, which can guide the development of such programmes, and nurses should take the lead in implementing these interventions in schools.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mary Troxel, Laura G. Anthony, Hillary A. Robertson, Bruno J. Anthony
Summary: This study examined the association between training implementation factors and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)-targeted outcomes, finding that Quality, Impact, and Usefulness of the training had a positive influence on trainees. Trainees from marginalized backgrounds and lower education levels reported greater impact, and Quality and Impact predicted positive changes in MHFA-targeted constructs.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Kimberly C. Mckeirnan, Kathryn L. Maccamy, Jennifer D. Robinson, Michael Ebinger, Megan N. Willson
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the implementation of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training in a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. Results showed that MHFA training led to a reduced stigma and improved confidence, comfort, and willingness among student pharmacists to intervene when someone is experiencing a mental health issue.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Lily Pham, Rebekah Jane Moles, Claire Louise O'Reilly, Mary Joy Carrillo, Sarira El-Den
Summary: In Australia, over one third of medical, nursing, and pharmacy students receive Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training. Increased funding may help integrate MHFA as a minimum standard of mental health training for future healthcare professionals.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
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.
Review
Nursing
Monalisa Saikia, Linu Sara George, Bhaskaran Unnikrishnan, Baby S. Nayak, N. Ravishankar
Summary: The stressful healthcare environment can negatively impact nurses' mental and emotional health. Emotional intelligence (EI) training programs have been found to effectively improve nurses' EI, enhancing their psychological resources, leadership qualities, job performance, and patient experience.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Rowalt Alibudbud
Summary: Climate change poses a significant threat to mental health, potentially increasing mental health adversities and disorders. Mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, play a crucial role in addressing and mitigating these consequences. The Philippines serves as an exemplary case highlighting the roles these professionals can undertake in the climate change response, such as providing services, promoting mental well-being, and conducting research exploring the relationship between mental health outcomes and climate change.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Nursing
J. Terry
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2011)
Article
Nursing
J. Terry
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2012)
Article
Nursing
Julia Terry, Jayne Cutter
ISSUES IN MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2013)
Article
Nursing
Julia Terry, Alyson Davies, Catherine Williams, Sarah Tait, Louise Condon
NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE
(2019)
Article
Nursing
Julia Terry, Michael Coffey
ISSUES IN MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2019)
Article
Nursing
Julia Terry
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2020)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Madalina Jager, Julia Terry, Jaynie Rance
Summary: The study investigated the feasibility and acceptability of a brief group-based ACT intervention for individuals with persistent pain and psychological comorbidities, with positive feedback and experiences reported by participants. The support of osteopaths played a crucial role in implementing the intervention.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Julia Terry, Michele Raithby, Jayne Cutter, Fiona Murphy
SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION
(2015)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Julia Terry
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH
(2009)