Evaluation of the Older Person Mental Health First Aid Course: Effects on Knowledge, Stigmatizing Attitudes, and Helping Behaviors

Julia Lyons, Kathy Bond, Betty Kitchener, Fairlie Cottrill, Anthony Jorm, Alyssia Rossetto, Claire Kelly, Nicola Reavley, Amy Morgan, The University of Melbourne, Mental Health First Aid Australia

Journal of Applied Gerontology

Published online on July 08, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Applied Gerontology, Volume 45, Issue 5, Page 856-867, May 2026.
The Older Person Mental Health First Aid® (MHFA®) course teaches adults practical skills to support older adults (65+ years) who are developing a mental health problem or crisis, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance use problems, confusion, ...