Effectiveness of Mental Health First Aid Kit for Depression and Psychological Well-being in Adolescents

Abstract

Background: Psychological state for youth not just impacts physical wellness at the moment, but also in potential lives. One of the major setbacks with adolescents developing depression in India is that most of them are unaware of the situation and majorly receive therapeutic help after the situation turns chronic in nature. Mental Health First Aid explains how symptoms of mental disease should be recognized and managed. Objectives: To develop, evaluate and validate the Mental Health First Aid Kit for depression among adolescents and their psychological well-being. Materials and Methods: For this community approach study, the teachers from the selected schools at Wardha city will be trained as potential volunteers to conduct this experimental trial with the scholar. The efficacy of Mental Health First Aid Kitwill be assessed by using various scale. The pre and post values obtained will be subjected to statistical analysis. Expected Results: The development of the proposed indigenous Mental Health First Aid Kit would facilitate positive outcomes in primary assistance to adolescents with mental health concerns. Conclusion: The results of the proposed study will be helpful to encourage the adolescent individual to identify and seek primary care until a more definitive medical diagnosis and treatment is availed.