Research and Evaluation
Our courses are grounded in rigorous evidence and evaluation. This steadfast commitment to research and evaluation makes us global leaders in the field of mental health education.
Global Movement
Delivered in over 30 countries, with over 8 million people trained worldwide.
Unparalleled Reach
Courses adapted to different countries, communities, cohorts and participants.
Evidence-based
Award-winning course curriculum informed by guidelines developed using the Delphi Consensus Method.
Lived experience
Guided by the voice of people with lived experience of mental health problems, their caregivers, and professional experts.
Evidence-Based Mental Health
Education
At Mental Health First Aid Australia, we pride ourselves on being a leading provider of early intervention, evidence-based global mental health education.
For over 20 years, our work has been guided by our commitment to high-quality research using a broad range of methods, including rigorous scientific studies. This research has yielded significant insights into the real-world application of mental health first aid, informing our course curriculum to meet the population needs in various settings both in Australia and around the world.
Our research, conducted in collaboration with leading global universities, has been published in peer-review academic journals worldwide, demonstrating the efficacy and impact of our training.
Evaluation
Underpinned by values of integrity, we are committed to developing, undertaking and reporting on evaluation-related activities in accordance with appropriate ethical, legal and professional frameworks and standards.
As a type of critical and systematic analysis, an evaluation involves the collection, analysis and usage of information to enhance learning, learner experience, instruction, program development and implementation, and serves as a foundation for decision-making and future enhancements.
We encourage the use of diverse evaluation tools and measures to foster continuous improvement, ensure program and policy accountability, and uphold best practice. Evaluation types can include impact and process evaluations, experimental and counterfactual trials, needs analyses, and more.
All types of evaluation are designed to provide credible evidence that strengthens and supports our vision and mission.
Research Impact
Since the delivery of our first course in 2000, Mental Health First Aid has become one of the most trusted evidence-based mental health education programs in Australia and worldwide.
Our Guidelines
Browse our list of evidence-based guidelines informed by the expert consensus of people with lived experience, their caretakers, and experts in the field.
Browse our Research
Read about the research behind Mental Health First Aid to find out the best way to help someone experiencing a mental health problem.
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Contact us
Please get in touch, if you’re interested in collaborating with Mental Health First Aid Australia on a research project.
