University of Maryland, College Park
This study aims to adapt the Youth Mental Health First Aid training to better meet the needs of South Asian American adults who support South Asian American youth. Focus groups will help identify what changes are needed. Based on that input, the training will be updated and then tested to see how well it helps adults improve their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward mental health and supporting the mental health of South Asian American youth.
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) USA is a public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and discussion to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis, select interventions and provide initial help, and connect young people to professional, peer, social, and self-help care. The goal of…
Inclusion Criteria: * South Asian American adults (18+) working with South Asian American youth (between 8-18 years old) * Have not taken and completed YMHFA training before Exclusion Criteria: * Identify outside of being a South Asian American adult (18+) * Have taken and completed YMHFA training before * Mental health professionals/those with a mental health background
This Youth Mental Health First Aid training has been adapted for South Asian American adults working with South Asian American youth. This training is a full-day, 5.25 hour blended course (some self-paced work and some live, virtual participation).
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