Cultural adaptation of the mental health first aid guidelines for depression in Brazil: a Delphi expert consensus study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression is a significant contributor to disability in Brazil, with most Brazilians affected by depression receiving no treatment. As the community, including family and friends, plays a crucial role in providing support for someone with depression, it is important that evidence-based resources are available to support people who wish to help. The aim of this study was to culturally adapt the English-language mental health first aid guidelines for assisting a person with depression for the Brazilian culture.

Methods

A Delphi expert consensus study was conducted, with two expert panels; health professionals (n = 29) and people with lived experience of depression (n = 28). One hundred and seventy-four statements from the English-language guidelines were translated

SUBMITTER: Scotti Requena S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9881332 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature