Development of mental health first-aid guidelines for depression: a Delphi expert consensus study in Argentina and Chile.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression is one of the most common mental health problems worldwide and, while prevalence rates in Latin America are relatively high, most people who meet the criteria for diagnosis do not receive treatment. Family and friends of a person with depression can play an important role in supporting a person to seek and engage with treatment. However, many people do not have the necessary skills or confidence to help. English-language mental health first aid guidelines have been developed to support people to provide such help. The aim of this study was to culturally adapt these guidelines for Chile and Argentina.

Methods

A Delphi expert consensus study was conducted with two expert panels, one of people with lived experience of depression (either their own or as a c

SUBMITTER: Encina-Zuniga E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10013290 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature