Adaptation, implementation, and evaluation of a protective mental health intervention (Resilient minds) for Canadian volunteer firefighters
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.The Resilient Minds program effectively supports volunteer firefighter mental health in Prince Edward Island. This mental health training showed high participant satisfaction and improved coping skills, with suggestions for broader Canadian implementation.
Area Of Science
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Emergency Services Management
Background
- Volunteer firefighters face unique mental health challenges.
- There is a critical need for tailored mental health support programs in emergency services.
- The Resilient Minds program was developed to address these specific needs.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate the adaptation, implementation, and delivery of the Resilient Minds program.
- To assess the program's effectiveness among volunteer firefighters in Prince Edward Island.
Main Methods
- A mixed-methods approach combining surveys and semi-structured interviews.
- Data collection guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research.
- Statistical analysis for quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative data.
Main Results
- High stakeholder buy-in due to program relevance and need for mental health training.
- Most participants found the training helpful (84%) with high intention to use skills (86%).
- Positive outcomes included improved coping, increased mental health awareness, reduced stigma, and enhanced support from colleagues and leadership.
Conclusions
- The Resilient Minds program is suitable for adaptation, implementation, and delivery to Canadian volunteer firefighters.
- Scaling the program requires collaboration between developers, local leads, and fire services for tailored content and procedures.
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