Table 2 Comparison of first aid responses for depression, pre- and post-training
From: Mental health first aid training for the Bhutanese refugee community in the United States
| Â | Pre- Mean (SD) | Post- Mean (SD) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Assess risk of suicide or harm | 0.20 (0.44) | 0.39 (0.747) | 0.0985 |
Listen non-judgmentally | 0.15 (0.45) | 0.12 (0.422) | 0.7118 |
Give reassurance and information | 0.51 (0.50) | 0.39 (0.49) | 0.1944 |
Encourage the person to get professional help | 0.48 (0.82) | 1.03 (0.95) | 0.0011 |
Encourage self-help strategies | 0.36 (0.519) | 0.36 (0.61) | 1.0000 |
ALGEE (Total Score) | 1.70 (0.837) | 2.31 (1.095) | 0.0010 |