Offering mental health first aid to a person with depression: a Delphi study to re-develop the guidelines published in 2008.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depressive disorder is ranked as the largest contributor to non-fatal health burden. However, with prompt treatment, outcomes can improve. Family and friends are well placed to recognise the signs of depression and encourage early help seeking. Guidelines about how members of the public can provide mental health first aid to someone who is experiencing depression were developed in 2008. A Delphi study was conducted to re-develop these guidelines to ensure they are current and reflect best practice.

Methods

A survey was developed using the 2008 depression mental health first aid guidelines and a systematic search of grey and academic literature. The questionnaire contained items about providing mental health first aid to a person with depression. These items were r

SUBMITTER: Bond KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6588870 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature