Youth mental health first aid: Initial outcomes of a statewide rollout in Ohio

Noltemeyer, Amity; Huang, Haigen; Meehan, Cricket; Jordan, Emily; Morio, Kristen; Shaw, Kevin; Oberlin, Kathy

doi:10.1080/15377903.2019.1619645

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“…We did not identify many such studies that were undertaken during this period. Initially, we identified 6 studies that were published during the pandemic period, with many finding increased perceived self-efficacy for providing mental health first aid, but not all led to changes in behavior, including the actual provision of mental health support to someone in distress [82][83][84][85][86][87]. However, after following up and closer examination, the studies were not actually undertaken during the pandemic period itself.…”

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confidence: 99%

Digital and Hybrid Pediatric and Youth Mental Health Program Implementation Challenges During the Pandemic: Literature Review With a Knowledge Translation and Theoretical Lens Analysis

Lyzwinski,

Mcdonald,

Zwicker

et al. 2024

JMIR Pediatr Parent

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Background The pandemic brought unprecedented challenges for child and youth mental health. There was a rise in depression, anxiety, and symptoms of suicidal ideation. Objective The aims of this knowledge synthesis were to gain a deeper understanding of what types of mental health knowledge translation (KT) programs, mental health first aid training, and positive psychology interventions were developed and evaluated for youth mental health. Methods We undertook a literature review of PubMed and MEDLINE for relevant studies on youth mental health including digital and hybrid programs undertaken during the pandemic (2020-2022). Results A total of 60 studies were included in this review. A few KT programs were identified that engaged with a wide range of stakeholders during the pandemic, and a few were informed by KT theories. Key challenges during the implementation of mental health programs for youth included lack of access to technology and privacy concerns. Hybrid web-based and face-to-face KT and mental health care were recommended. Providers required adequate training in using telehealth and space. Conclusions There is an opportunity to reduce the barriers to implementing tele–mental health in youth by providing adequate technological access, Wi-Fi and stationary internet connectivity, and privacy protection. Staff gained new knowledge and training from the pandemic experience of using telehealth, which will serve as a useful foundation for the future. Future research should aim to maximize the benefits of hybrid models of tele–mental health and face-to-face sessions while working on minimizing the potential barriers that were identified. In addition, future programs could consider combining mental health first aid training with hybrid digital and face-to-face mental health program delivery along with mindfulness and resilience building in a unified model of care, knowledge dissemination, and implementation.

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Section: Principal Findingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Digital and Hybrid Pediatric and Youth Mental Health Program Implementation Challenges During the Pandemic: Literature Review With a Knowledge Translation and Theoretical Lens Analysis

Lyzwinski,

Mcdonald,

Zwicker

et al. 2024

JMIR Pediatr Parent

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“…However, as with most impact assessments, there were suggestions for additional research to better understand change processes that occur as a result of MHFA across multicultural and diverse settings within and outside the United States. Noltemeyer et al [19] assessed the impact of a national rollout of Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training among adults in Ohio who were trained as first responders to youth in crisis. The pilot study utilized data gathered from over 2180 predominantly White women within the education sector.…”

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confidence: 99%

Exploring the Effectiveness of Mental Health First Aid Program for Young People in South Africa

Obuaku-Igwe¹

2023

Mental Health - Preventive Strategies

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This study explored the effectiveness of a mental health first-aid program on improving young people’s attitudes, knowledge and mental health-related behavior, using qualitative methods. An assessment of the pilot project that was conducted among social science students between age 18 and 34 years revealed a reduction in stigma, increased openness about mental health challenges and increase in utilization of professional services among participants (n-548) of the MHFA program, following the 13-week program. The study found that MHFA intervention projects were considerably more effective in changing attitudes towards mental illness when blended with indigenous concepts, values, language, as well as priorities for various cultures and settings. Based on analysis of course content and focused group discussions, the study concludes that four factors contributed to the overwhelming satisfaction experienced by participants: (1) the utilization of peer tutors in administering the training, (2) the inclusion of mental models and centering participants’ agency in creating and administering training content, (3) the availability of peer mentors and a mobile application which makes referral (social prescribing) and access to professional intervention easy, and (4) the inclusion of friends and family as accountability partners.

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“…These variables were selected from prior research and their potential relationship with making referrals. 13,[15][16][17] The current study aims to: (1) determine the impact of time on the likelihood of first referral to mental health services after completion of the MHFA training and (2) assess the role of MHFA participant characteristics (eg, sex, MHFA knowledge) in making referrals.…”

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Referrals to Mental Health Services in Ohio: An Exploration of Time to First Referral After Completion of Mental Health First Aid Gatekeeper Training

Song

Laurene²,

Kenne³

2022

OJPH

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Background: The college population is particularly vulnerable to mental health challenges. In 2020 only 46.2% of people with a mental illness received mental health services. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a training course designed to teach people how to connect individuals in need of professional services to the appropriate resources. Methods: Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings were offered to students, faculty, and staff at Kent State University. Data from 343 individuals, who completed the MHFA gatekeeper training, were analyzed to explore the impact of time and participant characteristics on the likelihood of first referral to mental health services after completion of the MHFA. Participants completed a pretraining and posttraining paper questionnaire on the day of MHFA training and received a monthly online follow-up survey to assess self-reported referrals over time. Results: After completing MHFA, the average time until first referral was approximately 3 months. Several participant characteristics were significantly associated with referral to mental health services. African American and Black participants who completed the training were more likely to make a referral as compared to White participants. Extraversion was associated with increased likelihood of making a referral, while emotional stability was associated with a decreased likelihood of making a referral. Conclusion: Participants were 5.7% less likely to first report referring with each passing month following the MHFA training, suggesting that there may be cause for an MHFA or similar gatekeeper “booster” course to highlight the importance of making referrals.

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Youth mental health first aid: Initial outcomes of a statewide rollout in Ohio

Cited by 13 publications

References 22 publications

Digital and Hybrid Pediatric and Youth Mental Health Program Implementation Challenges During the Pandemic: Literature Review With a Knowledge Translation and Theoretical Lens Analysis

Digital and Hybrid Pediatric and Youth Mental Health Program Implementation Challenges During the Pandemic: Literature Review With a Knowledge Translation and Theoretical Lens Analysis

Exploring the Effectiveness of Mental Health First Aid Program for Young People in South Africa

Referrals to Mental Health Services in Ohio: An Exploration of Time to First Referral After Completion of Mental Health First Aid Gatekeeper Training

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