ReviewBJPsych open2018
Guidelines for the public on how to provide mental health first aid: narrative review.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Offering mental health first aid to a person with depression: a Delphi study to re-develop the guidelines published in 2008.BMC psychology · 2019Guideline
- Evaluation of theInternational journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Trial
- Long-term effects of Youth Mental Health First Aid training: randomized controlled trial with 3-year follow-up.BMC psychiatry · 2020Trial
- Supportive actions towards people with mental health problems in the community: A national survey of Australian adults.The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry · 2026Article
- A pilot study of Brazilian-adapted MHFA-informed program.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- Theoretical evaluation of mental health first aid using the behavioural change wheel (BCW).Health psychology and behavioral medicine · 2026Article
- Receiving support for mental health problems from family and friends: Measurement and impact on mental health, relationships, and help-seeking.PLOS mental health · 2025Article
- Adaptation of mental health first aid guidelines for eating disorders for Iran.BMC psychiatry · 2024Article
- Hybrid-delivered community psychoeducation for people aged 50 and older: A mixed-method evaluation and lesson learned.Internet interventions · 2024Article
- Consensus on the pharmacological treatment of acute stress disorder in Chinese pilots: a Delphi study.BMC psychiatry · 2023Article
- The relationship between personal and interpersonal mental health experiences and stigma-related outcomes in Hong Kong.BJPsych open · 2023Article
- Redevelopment of mental health first aid guidelines for supporting someone experiencing a panic attack: a Delphi study.BMC psychology · 2022Article
- Evaluation of the Conversations About Gambling Mental Health First Aid course: effects on knowledge, stigmatising attitudes, confidence and helping behaviour.BMC psychology · 2022Article
- Application of the Delphi Method in the Study of Depressive Disorder.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Review
- Development of Chinese mental health first aid guidelines for assisting a person affected by a traumatic event: a Delphi expert consensus study.BMC psychiatry · 2021Article
- Considerations when offering mental health first aid to a person with an intellectual disability: a Delphi study.BMC psychology · 2021Article
- Offering mental health first aid to a person experiencing psychosis: a Delphi study to redevelop the guidelines published in 2008.BMC psychology · 2021Article
- Defining Optimal Post-prison Care for Those With Psychosis: A Delphi Study.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021Article
- Mental health first aid: strengthening its impact for aid recipients.Evidence-based mental health · 2020Review
- Offering mental health first aid to a person after a potentially traumatic event: a Delphi study to redevelop the 2008 guidelines.BMC psychology · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundExpert-consensus guidelines have been developed for how members of the public should assist a person with a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.
aimsThis review aimed to examine the range of guidelines that have been developed and how these have been implemented in practice.
methodA narrative review was carried out based on a systematic search for literature on the development or implementation of the guidelines.
resultsThe Delphi method has been used to develop a wide range of guidelines for English-speaking countries, Asian countries and a number of other cultural groups. The primary implementation has been through informing the content of training courses.
conclusionFurther work is needed on guidelines for low- and middle-income countries. DECLARATION OF INTEREST: A.F.J. is an unpaid member of the Board of Mental Health First Aid International (trading as Mental Health First Aid Australia), which is a not-for-profit organisation.
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