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Promoting mental wellbeing: developing a theoretically and empirically sound complex intervention.

S L Millar¹, M Donnelly¹

¹Centre of Excellence for Public Health, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Royal Victoria Hospital, Grosvenor Road, Belfast BT12 6BA, UK.

Journal of Public Health (Oxford, England)

|August 6, 2013

Summary

This study developed a 12-week mental wellbeing program using the UK Medical Research Council (UKMRC) framework. The intervention significantly improved mental wellbeing and was found feasible and acceptable for participants and professionals.

Keywords:

mental health public health

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Psychology
Intervention Science

Background:

A complex intervention was developed to promote mental wellbeing.
The UK Medical Research Council (UKMRC) revised framework guided the intervention's development and evaluation.
The intervention targets individuals exhibiting early signs of mental health difficulties.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the development and feasibility of a complex intervention for mental wellbeing promotion.
To apply the UK Medical Research Council (UKMRC) framework to public health intervention design.
To evaluate the intervention's impact on mental wellbeing and its acceptability.

Main Methods:

Utilized the UK Medical Research Council (UKMRC) framework, focusing on development and feasibility phases.
Conducted a 12-week program based on self-efficacy, self-esteem, purpose in life, resilience, and social support.
Employed a mixed-methods approach for a feasibility study in community, voluntary, and primary care settings.

Main Results:

A statistically significant increase in mental wellbeing was observed post-intervention.
Qualitative data confirmed the intervention's feasibility and acceptability among participants, facilitators, and healthcare professionals.
The intervention demonstrated positive outcomes in promoting mental wellbeing.

Conclusions:

The revised UK Medical Research Council (UKMRC) framework is effective for developing public health interventions.
The developed mental wellbeing program is a feasible and acceptable early intervention strategy.
This study supports the application of structured frameworks in public health intervention design and evaluation.