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- Title
Experiences in applying skills learned in a Mental Health First Aid training course: a qualitative study of participants' stories.
- Authors
Jorm, Anthony F; Kitchener, Betty A; Mugford, Stephen K
- Abstract
Given the high prevalence of mental disorders and the comparatively low rate of professional help-seeking, it is useful for members of the public to have some skills in how to assist people developing mental disorders. A Mental Health First Aid course has been developed to provide these skills. Two randomized controlled trials of this course have shown positive effects on participants' knowledge, attitudes and behavior. However, these trials have provided limited data on participants' subsequent experiences in providing first aid. To remedy this, a study was carried out gathering stories from participants in one of the trials, 19-21 months post-training.
- Publication
BMC psychiatry, 2005, Vol 5, p43
- ISSN
1471-244X
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1186/1471-244X-5-43