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Mental Health Nursing,  Sep 2004  

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Recent evaluation commissioned by NHS Scotland has been published on the results of a Scottish pilot of the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training course.

These showed the training helped overcome the fear and stigrna associated with mental health problems and gave participants more confidence in understanding and supporting people with mental health difficulties. Participants found their levels of knowledge around mental health issues and their confidence in tackling these had significantly increased. 'Fear' of mental health problems and fear of feeling unable to intervene to offer support was also reduced.

The MHFA training initiative forms one part of the National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-being, which was launched by the Scottish Executive in 2001. The key aims include raising awareness, promoting mental health and well-being, eliminating stigma, preventing suicide and promoting and supporting recovery.

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