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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 14
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mental Health First Aid Training among Student Affairs Staff at a Canadian University
Massey, Jennifer; Brooks, Meghan; Burrow, Jeff
Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, v51 n3 p323-336 2014
This study evaluates the effectiveness of providing the Mental Health First Aid training program to student affairs staff. The objective of the training was to increase knowledge of mental health, enhance sensitivity, and raise confidence to intervene and assist individuals experiencing a mental health issue. We found the training successfully met its objectives and offers great potential to student affairs practitioners.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mental Health Programs, First Aid, Student Personnel Services, Student Personnel Workers, Staff Development, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Sensitivity Training, Knowledge Level, Self Efficacy, Behavioral Objectives, Training Methods, Capacity Building, Program Implementation, Pretests Posttests, Online Surveys, Mixed Methods Research, Semi Structured Interviews
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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