Mental Health First Aid Canada: Inuit Course Framework and Evaluation
Like first aid for physical injury, Mental Health First Aid is designed to provide immediate help to a person experiencing distress or crisis until professional assistance is provided or the crisis is over. Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based course that increases mental health literacy, decreases stigma, and increases helping behaviours. The Mental Health Commission of Canada has adapted the basic course for many special populations, and together with Inuit communities and organizations, is developing an adaptation for Inuit. SRDC was engaged to conduct a formative evaluation of the first stage of the adapted program, using cultural safety principles. Results help to guide subsequent iterations of the course.
Project Details
Published: June 2015
Capability: Program Evaluation/ Performance Measurement
Policy Area: Adult Learning - Adult Training, Health - Mental Health
Population: Indigenous Peoples
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