PsyHELP pocket guide: Development of an educational tool to promote professional mental health help-seeking among the health workforce.
PLoS One
; 19(10): e0309224, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Ensuring the mental well-being of the health workforce is important in maintaining a robust healthcare system. This paper aims to describe the development of PsyHELP pocket guide and its potential to encourage the health workforce to recognise and seek help from mental health professionals for their mental health concerns.METHOD:
Developed with the Health Belief Model (HBM) as its theoretical framework, this PsyHELP pocket guide integrates theoretical and practical strategies, employing a user-centric design that combines text, visuals, and interactive elements, such as QR codes linked to animation videos, to enhance engagement and accessibility. The content development involved a thorough literature review and was structured to align with the HBM, addressing various constructs that influence help-seeking.RESULT:
The PsyHELP pocket guide series, conceptualised as multiple pocket guides, begins with foundational information about mental health and progresses to offer actionable strategies tailored for the health workforce. It addresses vital mental health concepts, combating stigma, recognising the need for professional help, and providing steps towards mental well-being, ensuring a comprehensive approach to mental health awareness and action among the health workforce.CONCLUSION:
The PsyHELP pocket guide stands out as a promising resource, aiming to enhance mental health awareness and encourage help-seeking behaviours among the health workforce, fostering a supportive and mentally healthy work environment.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Salud Mental
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Personal de Salud
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
PLoS One
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIA
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MEDICINA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Malasia