Evaluating knowledge, use, and skills after attending mental health first aid training

Abstract

EBP Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training provides participants with the tools to assess individuals for risk of suicide/harm, listen nonjudgmentally, give reassurance/information, encourage appropriate professional help and other support strategies. The purpose of this research is to evaluate participant knowledge and use of MHFA before/after attending MHFA training.

Authors

Cheryl Schlamb
Jacquelyn Owen

Author Details

Cheryl Schlamb, DNP, CRNP; Jacquelyn Owens, DNP, CRNP -- Department of Nursing, West Chester University of PA, Exton, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Xi Delta

Lead Author Affiliation

West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

College, Crisis, Mental Health

Recommended Citation

Schlamb, Cheryl and Owen, Jacquelyn, "Evaluating knowledge, use, and skills after attending mental health first aid training" (2018). INRC (Congress). 222.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2018/posters_2018/222

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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