Table 1 Structure and content of the ‘Mental Health First Aid Training Course for Eating Disorders’ intervention
From: Mental health first aid for eating disorders: pilot evaluation of a training program for the public
Unit 1: | Unit 2: | Unit 3: | Unit 4: |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduction | Eating Disorders | MHFA for eating disorders | Evaluation activity and conclusion |
Introductory activities | What are eating disorders? | First aid for crisis situations: | Post-training questionnaire |
Common mental illnesses occurring in youth | Signs of a developing disorder | i. Medical emergencies | Question and answer time |
Impact of mental illness | Importance of early intervention | ii. Suicidal thoughts and behaviours | Handing out of certificates and end matter |
Youth mental health first aid | Risk factors for eating disorders | iii. Non-suicidal self-injury | Â |
The MHFA action plan | MHFA for eating disorders – Action 1 | MHFA for eating disorders – Actions 2-5 |  |
1 hour | 1 hour | 1.5 hours | 0.5 hours |