The Expansive Scientific Research on Mental Health First Aid
The MHFA Program is rigorously evaluated and researched to assure quality, to be up to date, and to ensure effective learning for different groups. Since it began in 2017, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) India has been committed to continuing the professional approach in evaluating its training programs using scientific studies and tools. MHFA Program in India is researching and documenting the impact of Mental Health First Aid. Program in the country.
MHFA The program has been rigorously researched internationally since 2000 and these evaluations consistently show that MHFA training is associated with improved knowledge of mental illnesses and their treatments, knowledge of appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness, benefits which are maintained over time. Some studies have also shown improved mental health in those who attend the training, decreases in stigmatising attitudes, and increases in the amount and type of support provided to others.
Research Collaboration
We welcome collaborations from organizations, research bodies, corporations, universities, and students to contribute to a better understanding of mental health in the country. We seek research ideas that can help destigmatise mental health and build a better work environment and society.
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Global Research on MHFAâ„¢ Programs
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mental Health First Aid Program for Chinese People in Hong Kong.
Author:Daniel F. K. Wong
Published Date:2016-08-03
It is recommended that culturally attuned MHFA™ program can be used as prevention strategy to promote good mental health in Chinese communities.
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Experiences of a Mental Health First Aid training program in Sweden: A descriptive qualitative study.
- Author:Bengt Svensson
- Published Date:2015-02-07
The most central finding is the fruitfulness of the program’s practical focus and use, the increased confidence and inclination to act following program participation, and the importance of experienced instructors.
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Mental Health First Aid is an effective public health intervention for improving knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour: A meta-analysis.
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- Published Date:2014-08-26
The results demonstrate that MHFA™ increases participants' knowledge regarding mental health, decreases their negative attitudes, and increases supportive behaviours toward individuals with mental health problems. The MHFA™ programme appears recommendable for public health action.
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Reducing the stigma of mental disorders at work: A review of current workplace anti-stigma intervention programs.
- Author:Andrew C.H. Szeto
- Published Date:2010-04-01
The present paper describes efforts to reduce the stigma related to mental disorders in the workplace.
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of Mental Health First Aid training: Effects on knowledge, stigma, and helping behaviour
- Author:Amy J. Morgan
- Published Date:2018-05-31
This review supports the effectiveness of MHFA training in improving mental health literacy and appropriate support for those with mental health problems up to 6 months after training.