ArticleInternational journal of mental health systems2019
Teen Mental Health First Aid for years 7-9: a description of the program and an initial evaluation.
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- Risk Factors Addressed in Programs for the Prevention of Child and Adolescent Suicide in the School Setting: A Systematic Review.Actas espanolas de psiquiatria · 2025Pooled it
- Promoting Mental Health Literacy of 13-16-Year-Old Students: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Pooled it
- The use of games in the classroom to promote mental health knowledge and healthy attitudes in adolescents: a systematic review.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- Brief School-Based Interventions Targeting Student Mental Health or Well-Being: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Clinical child and family psychology review · 2024Pooled it
- Mental Health First Aid: A Systematic Review of Trainee Behavior and Recipient Mental Health Outcomes.Psychiatric services (Washington, D.C.) · 2022Pooled it
- Characteristics of mental health literacy measurement in youth: a scoping review of school-based surveys.Discover mental health · 2024Article
- Charting an Alternative Course for Mental Health-Related Anti-Stigma Social and Behaviour Change Programmes.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- A Game-Based School Program for Mental Health Literacy and Stigma on Depression (Moving Stories): Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mental health · 2022Article
- Exposure to Self-Directed Violence: Understanding Intention to Help and Helping Behaviors among Adolescents and Emerging Adults.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- A Mobile Peer Intervention for Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Problems in Adolescents: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (The Mind Your Mate Study).JMIR research protocols · 2021Article
- A Call to Action. A Critical Review of Mental Health Related Anti-stigma Campaigns.Frontiers in public health · 2020Review
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methodsAn uncontrolled trial was carried out in five schools with measures taken at pre-test, post-test and 3-month follow-up. The outcomes measured were: quality of first aid intentions to help peers, confidence in helping, stigmatising attitudes, recognition of anxiety disorder, number of adults thought to be helpful, help-seeking intentions, quality of support provided to a peer, quality of support received, and psychological distress. Questions were also asked about satisfaction with the course.
resultsThere were 475 students (mean age 13.86 years) who provided data at baseline, with 76% of these providing data at post-test and 75% at follow-up. Sustained changes at follow-up were found for: number of adults thought to be helpful, some components of stigma, recognition of anxiety disorder, and quality of support provided to a peer. However, there was an unexpected decline in willingness to tell others about a mental health problem. Most students found the information presented to be new, easy to understand, and useful.
conclusionsThe tMHFA 7-9 training course produced some positive changes that were sustained over 3 months. However, the changes were not as strong as previously found for older high school students, suggesting the need for further refinement of the course.
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