Development of mental health first aid guidelines on how a member of the public can support a person affected by a traumatic event: a Delphi study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>People who experience traumatic events have an increased risk of developing a range of mental disorders. Appropriate early support from a member of the public, whether a friend, family member, co-worker or volunteer, may help to prev...

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Main Authors: Kitchener Betty A, Jorm Anthony F, Kelly Claire M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-244X/10/49