Effects of Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) on South Asian American Adults Working With South Asian American Youth
Effects of Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
University of Maryland, College Park
250 participants
Jun 24, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- 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 Criteria3
- 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
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Interventions
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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NCT07135479