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Experiences of a Mental Health First Aid Training Program in Sweden: A Descriptive Qualitative Study.

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Summary, in English

Restricted mental health literacy and stigma are barriers to treatment of mental disorders. A Mental Health First Aid training program was tested for implementation in Sweden among employees in the public sector. The aim of the present qualitative study was to explore participants' experiences of the program in more depth, in conjunction with a randomized controlled study. Twenty four persons participated in a total of six focus groups 6-8 months after program participation. Data were analyzed using content analysis. The analysis resulted in five categories illustrating the participants' experiences of the course: increased awareness, knowledge and understanding; influence on attitude and approach; tool box and confidence; feedback on content and layout; and tangible examples of applied knowledge. 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.

Publishing year

2015

Language

English

Pages

497-503

Publication/Series

Community Mental Health Journal

Volume

51

Issue

4

Document type

Journal article

Publisher

Springer

Topic

  • Psychiatry

Status

Published

Research group

  • Mental Health Services Research

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 0010-3853