Development of Chinese mental health first aid guidelines for problem drinking: a Delphi expert consensus study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alcohol use disorders have become the second leading cause of death for mental and substance use disorders in China. However, with early diagnosis and timely treatment, the burden can be mitigated. Family and friends of a person with alcohol use problems are well placed to recognize the signs, encourage professional help-seeking and help the person until treatment is received. We aimed to use the Delphi consensus methodology to develop guidelines about how members of the public can provide this "mental health first aid" to someone with problem drinking in China.

Methods

A Chinese-language questionnaire was developed, comprising statements that were endorsed for inclusion in the English-language problem drinking first aid guidelines for high-income countries. Parti

SUBMITTER: Li W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8127318 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature