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ArticleBMC psychology2022

Redevelopment of mental health first aid guidelines for supporting someone experiencing a panic attack: a Delphi study.

Kathryn J Chalmers, Alyssia Rossetto, Nicola J Reavley, Anthony F Jorm, Betty A Kitchener, Claire M Kelly, Amy J Morgan, Kathy S Bond, Fairlie A Cottrill

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Article in BMC psychology, 2022. 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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Kathryn J ChalmersMental Health First Aid Australia, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Alyssia RossettoMental Health First Aid Australia, Parkville, VIC, Australia. alyssiar@mhfa.com.au.
Nicola J ReavleyCentre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Anthony F JormCentre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Betty A KitchenerKitchener Consulting, Melbourne, Australia.
Claire M KellyMental Health First Aid Australia, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Amy J MorganCentre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Kathy S BondMental Health First Aid Australia, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Fairlie A CottrillMental Health First Aid Australia, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
University of Melbourne · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPanic attacks and panic disorder can have a major impact on the mental health and wellbeing of those who experience them. People with recurrent panic attacks have increased odds of developing a mental disorder and of worsening the course of existing mental disorders. Early intervention efforts at the time that a panic attack occurs might reduce or prevent some of these associated negative outcomes. Expert consensus guidelines for high income Western countries on how to provide mental health first aid for panic attacks were published in 2009. The present study aims to redevelop these guidelines to ensure content reflects current evidence and best practice.

methodsThe Delphi consensus method was used to determine which helping strategies should be included in the redeveloped guidelines. A survey with items on how to assist someone who is having a panic attack was developed using the 2009 guidelines and a systematic search of grey and academic literature. Panellists with lived experience and professional experience rated these items to determine which helping statements should be included in the guidelines.

resultsThirty panellists completed all three surveys. Panellists rated 158 statements, with 83 statements meeting the criteria for inclusion in the redeveloped guidelines. The endorsed statements covered: what the first aider should know about panic attacks, what they should do if they think someone is having a panic attack, what they should do if they are uncertain whether the person is having a panic attack, what they should say and do if they know the person is having a panic attack and what they should do when the panic attack has ended.

conclusionThis study has resulted in a more comprehensive set of guidelines than the original version, with the endorsement of 83 helping actions, compared to 27 previously. The redeveloped guidelines provide greater detail on recognising the signs of a panic attack, providing initial assistance, communicating with someone experiencing a panic attack and supporting them to seek appropriate professional help if it is needed. The guidelines will be used in future updates of Mental Health First Aid training courses.

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First AidPanic DisorderPractice Guidelines as TopicConsensusDelphi TechniqueHumansMental HealthCommunity guidelinesDelphi methodExpert consensusHelping behaviourMental healthMental health crisisMental health first aidMental illnessPanic attackPanic disorderPrevention

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