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The Effects Of Mental Health First Aid Preparation On Nursing Student Self-Efficacy In Their Response To Mental Health Issues, Kristen E. Mcgregor, Shannon E. M. Boyd, Emma C. M. L. Collins, Amy M. Mcdonald, Marlo P. A. Pereira-Edwards, Sarah J. Scott, Tamara D. Neufeld, Tom Harrigan, Breanna L. Sawatzky, Meagen A. Chorney, Kim M. Mitchell
The Effects Of Mental Health First Aid Preparation On Nursing Student Self-Efficacy In Their Response To Mental Health Issues, Kristen E. Mcgregor, Shannon E. M. Boyd, Emma C. M. L. Collins, Amy M. Mcdonald, Marlo P. A. Pereira-Edwards, Sarah J. Scott, Tamara D. Neufeld, Tom Harrigan, Breanna L. Sawatzky, Meagen A. Chorney, Kim M. Mitchell
Quality Advancement in Nursing Education - Avancées en formation infirmière
Background: Past studies show a high prevalence of nursing students experience depressive symptoms at varying levels of severity. Teaching nursing students early in their studies how to recognize these symptoms in themselves, their peers, or clients, and how to take appropriate action, may promote better outcomes. Studies in Australia and England have found that Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) increases nursing students’ self-confidence when supporting those experiencing mental health crises. Limited Canadian studies regarding MHFA training exist.
Purpose: To examine the effect of MHFA training on the self-efficacy of nursing students to deliver mental health first aid in a …