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¹Orygen Youth Health Research Centre, Centre for Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne, 35 Poplar Rd (Locked Bag 10), Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia. kingston.anna@gmail.com

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Mental Health Literacy
Substance Abuse Intervention

Background:

Alcohol misuse is a significant public health concern, contributing to avoidable disease burden.
Social networks significantly influence an individual's willingness to address problem drinking.
Limited mental health literacy within social networks can hinder effective support for those with alcohol problems.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop evidence-based mental health first aid guidelines for community members assisting individuals with problem drinking.
To enhance the capacity of social networks to identify and support individuals experiencing alcohol abuse or dependence.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature review to identify potential intervention strategies.
Delphi process involving expert panels (consumers, carers, clinicians) to rate strategies.
Consensus-based selection of 184 essential first aid strategies from a 285-item survey.

Main Results:

Developed comprehensive guidelines for recognizing problem drinking and approaching affected individuals.
Provided strategies for supporting behavior change and managing refusal of help.
Included guidance on facilitating professional help-seeking and managing alcohol-related emergencies.

Conclusions:

The guidelines offer a consensus-driven resource for community-based support of individuals with drinking problems.
Enhanced community awareness and understanding can lead to earlier problem recognition and increased help-seeking.
These guidelines aim to improve outcomes for individuals with alcohol abuse and dependence.