A culturally appropriate approach to improve mental health outcomes in Sri Lanka and China: Mental Health First Aid

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training has an established track record in high-income countries of improving knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in relation to people with mental health problems. However, appropriateness of the course content and implementation models in middle-income countries is unknown. This project provides a unique opportunity to develop and pilot culturally appropriate MHFA training to improve population mental health in middle-income countries.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2018

End Date: 01-01-2023

Funding Scheme: Targeted Calls

Funding Amount: $1,161,042.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Mental Health

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

education | implementation | mental disorder | mental health promotion | mental health services