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ArticleBMC psychology2021

Considerations when offering mental health first aid to a person with an intellectual disability: a Delphi study.

Kathy S Bond, Fairlie A Cottrill, Louise Kelly, Joan Broughan, Kimberley Davies, Anna M Ross, Claire M Kelly

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Article in BMC psychology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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7 authors.

Kathy S BondMental Health First Aid Australia, Parkville, VIC, Australia. kathybond@mhfa.com.au.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5577-2292
Fairlie A CottrillMental Health First Aid Australia, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Louise KellyMental Health First Aid Australia, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Joan BroughanFlinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
Kimberley DaviesDepartment of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Anna M RossCentre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Claire M KellyMental Health First Aid Australia, Parkville, VIC, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPeople with an intellectual disability experience higher rates of mental health problems, but experience significant barriers to receiving professional help. Increasing the knowledge and skills of those who support them can help to reduce some of these barriers. This study aimed to develop guidelines for offering mental health first aid to a person with an intellectual disability.

methodsUsing the Delphi research method, a systematic search of websites, books and journal articles was conducted to develop a survey containing items about the knowledge, skills and actions needed for assisting a person with an intellectual disability who is experiencing mental health problems. These items were rated over three survey rounds by an expert panel according to whether they should be included in the guidelines.

resultsFifty-three experts completed all three survey rounds (67% retention rate). A total of 202 items were rated over the three rounds to yield 170 endorsed items that were incorporated into the guidelines. The developed guidelines emphasise the need to recognise the unique signs of mental health problems in people with an intellectual disability, and provide appropriate support, communication and respect for people with an intellectual disability. The guidelines will also build the capacity of carers to address behaviours of concern, socially limiting behaviours or seeking professional help when the need arises. The guidelines will be used to develop a mental health first aid course.

conclusionThe guidelines and the resultant mental health first aid course will be a helpful resource with the potential to address some of the barriers to mental health help-seeking that people with an intellectual disability experience.

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First AidIntellectual DisabilityConsensusDelphi TechniqueHumansMental HealthSurveys and QuestionnairesIntellectual disabilityMental health first aidMental health problemsMental illness

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PMID33579383
PMCPMC7881599

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