Effectiveness of Mental Health First Aid training in Denmark: a randomized trial in waitlist design

Jensen, Kamilla B.; Morthorst, Britt Reuter; Vendsborg, P. B.; Hjorthøj, Carsten; Nordentoft, Merete

doi:10.1007/s00127-016-1176-9

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“…However, the effectiveness of mental health education‐based interventions for changing attitudes and behaviours towards people with mental health problems is inconsistent. Some studies suggest that educational interventions may increase knowledge of common mental health disorders but changes were short‐term and did not lead to participants treating individuals with mental health problems more empathically (Corrigan, ; Jensen, Morthorst, Vendsborg, Hjorthøj, & Nordentoft, ). Therefore, this recommendation should be interpreted under caution in light of the literature.…”

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Understanding and improving the experience of claiming social security for mental health problems in the west of Scotland: A participatory social welfare study

Ploetner

Telford

Brækkan

et al. 2019

Journal Community Psychology

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A growing body of literature links claimant interactions with the UK social security system and negative psychological consequences. Psychologists for social change developed a framework to outline proposed mechanisms of psychological impact from austerity. This codesigned study aimed to make an informed comment on areas of dis(agreement) between the Austerity Ailments framework and how people claiming for mental health problems describe their own experiences. In line with the participatory social welfare design of the study, qualitative analysis was performed by both claimants and academics. The overall findings indicate that existing framework mostly captured claimant experiences. However, some aspects of the claimant experience (particularly social aspects) were not well captured. Claimants were keen to utilise this study as an opportunity to gather claimant ideas on how to improve the system. Therefore, we report their suggestions that may be useful for those designing and improving social welfare systems

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confidence: 99%

Understanding and improving the experience of claiming social security for mental health problems in the west of Scotland: A participatory social welfare study

Ploetner

Telford

Brækkan

et al. 2019

Journal Community Psychology

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“…Mental Health First Aid training has been shown to increase knowledge of mental illness and treatments and provide individuals with appropriate strategies to support others in need (Aakre et al 2016;Jensen et al 2016). Such training in workplace settings has been found to increase individual willingness to provide support to others, a greater likelihood of advising others to seek professional help, and improvement in the mental health of the those who underwent the training themselves (Kitchener and Jorm 2004).…”

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Future role aspirations, achievement motivations and perceptions of personal help-seeking among humanitarian aid trainees

Skeoch

Stevens

Taylor

2017

Int J Humanitarian Action

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Humanitarian aid workers experience adverse mental health effects from their work at higher rates than the military, police and other emergency service personnel. Whilst there is considerable literature investigating risk and resilience factors for workers within this field, little is known about the status of such factors among individuals prior to their joining the profession. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten commencing undergraduates of a Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies course to explore their aspirations and resilience factors regarding future work. Thematic analysis identified that whilst there was a high level of reported altruism among trainees, these perceptions appeared to constrain individual use of social support networks and help-seeking behaviours. Education and training appeared to shift future work preferences from humanitarian relief work towards development-related roles. The findings suggest that humanitarian aid trainees exhibit known risk and resilience factors before they enter the profession, whilst highlighting practice expectations and personal support perceptions that are amenable to positive change through training.

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“…It has since been evaluated in multiple studies in Australia and other countries, demonstrating its acceptability and effectiveness [16]. Remarkably, since 2001 MHFA has been disseminated rapidly and gained recognition, with over 20 countries adopting the MHFA course and adapting it to their specific needs [17–20]. …”

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Important considerations when providing mental health first aid to Iraqi refugees in Australia: a Delphi study

Guajardo

Slewa‐Younan

Santalucia

et al. 2016

Int J Ment Health Syst

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BackgroundRefugees are one of the most vulnerable groups in Australian society, presenting high levels of exposure to traumatic events and consequently high levels of severe psychological distress. While there is a need for professional help, only a small percentage will receive appropriate care for their mental health concerns. This study aimed to determine cultural considerations required when providing mental health first aid to Iraqi refugees experiencing mental health problems or crises.MethodUsing a Delphi method, 16 experts were presented with statements about possible culturally-appropriate first aid actions via questionnaires and were encouraged to suggest additional actions not covered by the questionnaire content. Statements were accepted for inclusion in a guideline if they were endorsed by ≥90 % of panellists as ‘Essential’ or ‘Important’.ResultsFrom a total of 65 statements, 38 were endorsed (17 for cultural awareness, 12 for cross-cultural communication, 7 for stigma associated with mental health problems, and 2 for barriers to seeking professional help).ConclusionExperts were able to reach consensus about how to provide culturally-appropriate first aid for mental health problems to Iraqi refugees, demonstrating the suitability of this methodology in developing cultural considerations guidelines. This specific refugee study provided potentially valuable cultural knowledge required to better equip members of the Australian public on how to respond to and assist Iraqi refugees experiencing mental health problems or crises.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s13033-016-0087-1) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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Effectiveness of Mental Health First Aid training in Denmark: a randomized trial in waitlist design

Abstract: The MHFA training was effective in a Danish context.

Cited by 30 publications

References 12 publications

Understanding and improving the experience of claiming social security for mental health problems in the west of Scotland: A participatory social welfare study

Understanding and improving the experience of claiming social security for mental health problems in the west of Scotland: A participatory social welfare study

Future role aspirations, achievement motivations and perceptions of personal help-seeking among humanitarian aid trainees

Important considerations when providing mental health first aid to Iraqi refugees in Australia: a Delphi study

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