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Table 7 Distribution of responses given by the experts about the content of training programmes (aspects related to mental health and self-help)

From: Nurses’ promotion of Mental Health First Aid Training Programmes for upper secondary students: a modified Delphi approach

Statements

Responses

n (%)

Round 1

This type of intervention should address the concept of health and mental health, self-care / self-help / coping strategies.

Agreement

77 (99%)*

Neutral

1 (1%)

Disagreement

0 (0%)

Participants can be taught the following examples of self-help strategies: establishing routines; changing environment; making a complete, varied and balanced diet; sleeping regularly; planning leisure and distraction activities; practising regular exercise; reading and writing (including about the problem and helps); perform plastic expression activities; perform body expression activities (theatre, dance); sing; listen to music/audio; perform relaxation and meditation strategies; practice religious worship; volunteering; socialise.

Agreement

76 (97%)*

Neutral

2 (3%)

Disagreement

0 (0%)

This type of intervention should address mental health influencing factors (risk and protective factors for mental health problems).

Agreement

75 (96%)*

Neutral

3 (4%)

Disagreement

0 (0%)

  1. Legend: * - Consensus obtained