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1205 result(s) for 'first aid' within BMC Psychiatry
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Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2023 23:99
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Correction to: Re-development of mental health first aid guidelines for non-suicidal self-injury: a Delphi study
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2021 21:580 -
Mental health first aid for eating disorders: pilot evaluation of a training program for the public
Eating disorders cause significant burden that may be reduced by early and appropriate help-seeking. However, despite the availability of effective treatments, very few individuals with eating disorders seek trea...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2012 12:98 -
Development of mental health first aid guidelines for panic attacks: a Delphi study
Panic attacks are common, and while they are not life-threatening events, they can lead to the development of panic disorder and agoraphobia. Appropriate help at the time that a panic attack occurs may decrease t...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2009 9:49 -
Cultural adaptation of the mental health first aid guidelines for Brazilians with problem drinking: a Delphi expert consensus study
Harmful use of alcohol is highly prevalent around the world and results in a large disease burden. Most people who meet the criteria for an alcohol use disorder do not receive treatment. Those in a person’s socia...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2022 22:168 -
Helping someone with problem drinking: Mental health first aid guidelines - a Delphi expert consensus study
Alcohol is a leading risk factor for avoidable disease burden. Research suggests that a drinker's social network can play an integral role in addressing hazardous (i.e., high-risk) or problem drinking. Often howe...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2009 9:79 -
Cultural adaptation of the guidelines for offering mental health first aid to a person after a potentially traumatic event: a delphi expert consensus study in Brazil
Traumatic events increase the risk of mental disorders. In a country with relatively under-developed mental health support systems, services to assist people who have experienced potentially traumatic events may ...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2022 22:661 -
Development of mental health first aid guidelines on how a member of the public can support a person affected by a traumatic event: a Delphi study
There are a number of actions which may be useful for members of the public when they encounter someone who has experienced a traumatic event, and it is possible that these actions may help prevent the developmen...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2010 10:49 -
Mental health first aid training for the public: evaluation of effects on knowledge, attitudes and helping behavior
Many members of the public have poor mental health literacy. A Mental Health First Aid training course was developed in order to...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2002 2:10 -
Mental health first aid training in a workplace setting: A randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN13249129]
The Mental Health First Aid training course was favorably evaluated in an ... provided to others. This article reports the first randomized controlled trial of this course.
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2004 4:23 -
Mental health first aid training of the public in a rural area: a cluster randomized trial [ISRCTN53887541]
A Mental Health First Aid course has been developed which trains members...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2004 4:33 -
Cultural adaptation of the mental health first aid guidelines for assisting a person at risk of suicide to China: a Delphi expert consensus study
Suicide is a significant public health concern in China and there is a need for evidence-based suicide prevention programs to assist people in the community who may be in a position to support those in their soci...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2020 20:454 -
Development of mental health first aid guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing problems with substance use: a Delphi study
Problems with substance use are common in some Aboriginal communities. Although problems with substance use are associated with significant mortality and morbidity, many people who experience them do not seek hel...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2010 10:78 -
Development of mental health first aid guidelines for suicidal ideation and behaviour: A Delphi study
There are a number of actions which are considered to be useful for members of the public when they encounter someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts or engaging in suicidal behaviour. These guidelines will...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2008 8:17 -
Development of mental health first aid guidelines for deliberate non-suicidal self-injury: A Delphi study
It is estimated that around 4% of the population engages, or has engaged, in deliberate non-suicidal self-injury. In clinical samples, the figures rise as high as 21%. There is also evidence to suggest that these...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2008 8:62 -
Development of Chinese mental health first aid guidelines for psychosis: a Delphi expert consensus study
Family and friends of a person developing a mental illness or in a mental health crisis can help the person until treatment is received or the crisis resolves. Guidelines for providing this ‘mental health first aid
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2020 20:443 -
Development of Chinese mental health first aid guidelines for problem drinking: a Delphi expert consensus study
Alcohol use disorders have become the second leading cause of death for mental and substance use disorders in China. However, with early diagnosis and timely treatment, the burden can be mitigated. Family and fri...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2021 21:254 -
Cultural adaptation of the mental health first aid guidelines for assisting a person at risk of suicide in Brazil: a Delphi expert consensus study
Suicide is a major public health concern in Brazil, with nearly 115,000 Brazilians dying by suicide in 2010–2019. As support for individuals at risk of suicide may come from the community, particularly family and...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2022 22:397 -
Development of Chinese mental health first aid guidelines for assisting a person affected by a traumatic event: a Delphi expert consensus study
People who experience traumatic events have an increased risk of developing a range of mental disorders. Appropriate early support from people in a person’s social network may help to prevent the onset of a menta...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2021 21:600 -
Mental health first aid for Indigenous Australians: using Delphi consensus studies to develop guidelines for culturally appropriate responses to mental health problems
Ethnic minority groups are under-represented in mental health care services because of barriers such as poor mental health literacy. In 2007, the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) program implemented a cultural adap...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2009 9:47 -
Cultural adaptation of the mental health first aid guidelines for assisting a person at risk of suicide for Sri Lanka: a Delphi expert consensus study
Approximately 3000 people die by suicide each year in Sri Lanka. As family and friends may play a role in supporting a person at risk of suicide to get appropriate help, there is a need for evidence-based resourc...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2021 21:466 -
Development of mental health first-aid guidelines for psychosis: a Delphi expert consensus study in Argentina and Chile
Psychotic symptoms may be less common than anxiety or affective symptoms, but they are still frequent and typically highly debilitating. Community members can have a role in helping to identify, offer initial hel...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2024 24:113 -
Development of mental health first-aid guidelines for depression: a Delphi expert consensus study in Argentina and Chile
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems worldwide and, while prevalence rates in Latin America are relatively high, most people who meet the criteria for diagnosis do not receive treatment. Fa...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2023 23:161 -
First aid strategies that are helpful to young people developing a mental disorder: beliefs of health professionals compared to young people and parents
To assess expert views, postal surveys were carried out with Australian GPs, psychiatrists and psychologists listed on professional registers and with mental health nurses who were members of a professional colle...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2008 8:42 -
Cultural adaptation of the mental health first aid guidelines for depression used in English-speaking countries for China: a Delphi expert consensus study
Most people who meet the criteria for a diagnosis of depression in China do not receive treatment....Family and friends can play a role in recognising the signs of depression and encouraging the person to seek tr...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2020 20:336 -
Development of mental health first aid guidelines for problem drinking: a Delphi expert consensus study in Argentina and Chile
Among all psychoactive substances, alcohol consumption presents the most significant public health problem and is a leading risk factor for overall disease burden in Latin America. However, most people who meet c...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2022 22:113 -
Mental health first aid training for high school teachers: a cluster randomized trial
Mental disorders often have their first onset during adolescence. For this reason, ... teachers in this area, a Mental Health First Aid training course was modified to be suitable...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2010 10:51 -
Cultural adaptation of mental health first aid guidelines for depression for Sri Lanka: a Delphi expert consensus study
Family and friends can play a key role in supporting a person with depression to seek professional help. However, they may lack the knowledge to do so. English-language guidelines for high-income countries have b...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2021 21:585 -
Mental health first aid responses of the public: results from an Australian national survey
The prevalence of mental disorders is so high that members of the public will commonly have contact with someone affected. How they respond to that person (the mental health first aid response) may affect outcome...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2005 5:9 -
Development of mental health first-aid guidelines for suicide risk: a Delphi expert consensus study in Argentina and Chile
Suicide continues to pose a significant global public health challenge and ranks as one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Given the prevalence of suicide risk in the community, there is a significant like...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2023 23:928 -
Re-development of mental health first aid guidelines for non-suicidal self-injury: a Delphi study
Up to 12% of Australian adults and almost one in five adolescents are estimated to have engaged in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) at some time in their life. Friends and family are most likely to notice signs of...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2014 14:236 -
Cultural adaptation of the mental health first aid guidelines for depression in Brazil: a Delphi expert consensus study
Depression is a significant contributor to disability in Brazil, with most Brazilians affected by depression receiving no treatment. As the community, including family and friends, plays a crucial role in providi...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2023 23:76 -
Evaluation of mental health first aid training for family members of military veterans with a mental health condition
A concerning proportion of former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members meet criteria for a mental health condition. Mental health difficulties not only affect the individual veteran. They have been found to neg...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2021 21:128 -
Re-development of mental health first aid guidelines for suicidal ideation and behaviour: a Delphi study
The re-development of the guidelines has resulted in more comprehensive guidance than the earlier version, with the endorsement of 164 helping actions, compared to 30 previously. These guidelines will form the ba...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2014 14:241 -
Long-term effects of Youth Mental Health First Aid training: randomized controlled trial with 3-year follow-up
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training teaches community members how ... beyond 6 months, effects on mental health first aid behavior, and the impact of support on the recipient of aid. This study aimed to evalu...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2020 20:487 -
Experiences in applying skills learned in a mental health first aid training course: a qualitative study of participants' stories
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 diso...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2005 5:43 -
Cross-cultural generalizability of suicide first aid actions: an analysis of agreement across expert consensus studies from a range of countries and cultures
A number of Delphi expert consensus studies have been carried out with different countries and cultural groups to develop guidelines on how a member of the public should provide assistance to a person who is suic...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2018 18:58 -
Does Mental Health First Aid training improve the mental health of aid recipients? The training for parents of teenagers randomised controlled trial
There is well-established evidence that Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training improves knowledge about how ... improves the mental health of the recipient of aid. This randomised controlled trial aimed to asses...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2019 19:99 -
Mental health first aid training for nursing students: a protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial in a large university
The impact of mental health problems and disorders in Australia is significant. Mental health problems often start early and disproportionately affect young people. Poor adolescent mental health can predict educa...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2015 15:26 -
The effect of the mental health first-aid training course offered employees in Denmark: study protocol for a randomized waitlist-controlled superiority trial mixed with a qualitative study
Studies show a high and growing prevalence of mental disorders in the population worldwide. 25% of the general population in Europe will during their lifetime experience symptoms related to a mental disorder. The...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2015 15:80 -
Re-development of mental health first aid guidelines for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who are engaging in non-suicidal self-injury
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) disproportionally affects Indigenous Australians. Friends, family and frontline workers (for example, teachers, youth workers) are often best positioned to provide initial assistan...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2017 17:300 -
Effectiveness of eLearning and blended modes of delivery of Mental Health First Aid training in the workplace: randomised controlled trial
The aim of the WorkplaceAid study was to compare the effects of eLearning or blended (eLearning plus face-to-face course delivery) Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses on public servants’ knowledge...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2018 18:312 -
Re-development of mental health first aid guidelines for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders who are experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviour
Suicide is a leading cause of death among Indigenous Australians. Friends, family and frontline workers (for example, teachers, youth workers) are often best positioned to provide initial assistance if someone is...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2018 18:228 -
Continue, adjust, or stop antipsychotic medication: developing and user testing an encounter decision aid for people with first-episode and long-term psychosis
A diverse editorial research team developed an Encounter Decision Aid (EDA) for patients and clinicians to ... participants representing six stakeholder groups: patients with first-episode psychosis, patients wit...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2018 18:142 -
What’s wrong with John? a randomised controlled trial of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training with nursing students
The prevalence of mental health problems have been found to be higher among university students compared to their non-student peers. Nursing students in particular face a range of additional stressors which may i...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2017 17:111 -
Improving treatment decision-making in bipolar II disorder: a phase II randomised controlled trial of an online patient decision-aid
Many patients with bipolar II disorder (BPII) prefer to be more informed and involved in their treatment decision-making than they currently are. Limited knowledge and involvement in one’s treatment is also likel...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2020 20:447 -
A decision aid to assist decisions on disclosure of mental health status to an employer: protocol for the CORAL exploratory randomised controlled trial
The UK Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful for employers to ask health questions before making an offer of employment except in certain circumstances. While the majority of employers would prefer applicants to...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2012 12:133 -
The development and evaluation of a computerized decision aid for the treatment of psychotic disorders
Routinely monitoring of symptoms and medical needs can improve the diagnostics and treatment of medical problems, including psychiatric. However, several studies show that few clinicians use Routine Outcome Monit...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2018 18:163 -
Study of user experience of an objective test (QbTest) to aid ADHD assessment and medication management: a multi-methods approach
The diagnosis and monitoring of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) typically relies on subjective reports and observations. Objective continuous performance tests (CPTs) have been incorporated int...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2017 17:66 -
Making decisions about antipsychotics: a qualitative study of patient experience and the development of a decision aid
Shared decision making is a widely accepted standard of patient-centred care that leads to improved clinical outcomes, yet it is commonly underutilised in the field of mental health. Furthermore, little is kno...
Citation: BMC Psychiatry 2019 19:309
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