Sports Performance, Recovery, Injury and New Technologies (SPRINT) Research Centre, School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, QLD 4014, Australia.
School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4006, Australia.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Apr 4;20(7):5391. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20075391.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training exists to improve supportive behaviours towards peers, increase mental health literacy, and reduce stigma. Community sport clubs have potential to successfully deliver mental health programs. This study investigated the effectiveness of online MHFA training undertaken by members of the rugby community and evaluated the feasibility and usefulness of the online delivery mode and users' engagement with it. A mixed-methods approach was used to provide depth of understanding through qualitative analysis, combined with quantitative outcomes. Online surveys examining participants' knowledge and perceptions were administered pre- and post-MHFA training. Significant improvements ( < 0.05) across all assessed domains were observed post- compared to pre-MHFA training. A large effect size was identified in relation to advice giving and sign and symptom identification. A moderate effect size pre- to post-improvement was identified for users' perceptions of therapy's effectiveness, the ability of people with severe mental health conditions to recover, and benefit of a healthcare professional. Participants endorsed the MHFA program to improve mental health literacy, advance non-technical skills, and improve confidence. MHFA training can increase the awareness and knowledge of mental health issues in key individuals in community sport clubs and enable them to aid people with mental health concerns. Online MHFA training is associated with improved mental health literacy and may be a suitable and economically sustainable model for community sport.
心理健康急救（MHFA）培训旨在改善对同伴的支持行为，提高心理健康素养，减少污名化。社区体育俱乐部有潜力成功实施心理健康项目。本研究调查了橄榄球界成员接受在线 MHFA 培训的效果，并评估了在线交付模式的可行性和实用性以及用户对其的参与度。采用混合方法，通过定性分析与定量结果相结合，提供深入的理解。在 MHFA 培训前后，通过在线调查评估参与者的知识和看法。与培训前相比，培训后所有评估领域均有显著改善（<0.05）。在提供建议和识别症状和体征方面，效果量较大。用户对治疗效果、严重心理健康状况患者康复能力以及医疗保健专业人员获益的看法在培训前到培训后的改善中，效果量为中等。参与者认可 MHFA 计划可以提高心理健康素养、提升非技术技能和增强信心。MHFA 培训可以提高社区体育俱乐部关键人员对心理健康问题的认识和了解，并使他们能够帮助有心理健康问题的人。在线 MHFA 培训与提高心理健康素养相关，可能是社区体育的一种合适且经济可持续的模式。
