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Summary evaluation of the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) pilot programme in the CAWT region
Published:
HPA, October 2008 |
Description:
This report summarises the findings from the MHFA pilot programme, which was carried out in the Cooperation and Working Together (CAWT) region to:
- examine how acceptable and appropriate MHFA is in third level education settings;
- test the feasibility of delivering MHFA across CAWT, and in partnership with the voluntary sector.
The report outlines participants’ experiences and attitudes towards the training programme, including views on the organisation and delivery of the course.
It highlights the impact of the training on participants’ attitudes to mental health, their knowledge of the subject, and their skills in dealing with related issues. It also underlines the perceived benefits of the training.
The findings prompted recommendations for improvement in relation to the full roll-out and sustainability of the MHFA programme throughout Northern Ireland. |
Format:
A4, 8 pages, PDF only, available here |
Target
group:
Mental health professionals and government policy makers. |
Additional
information:
This MHFA pilot programme was delivered by a partnership of CAWT, Aware Defeat Depression and the Health Promotion Agency, and started in 2005. The original MHFA programme was developed in Australia.
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