ational implementation of Minds Together, an online program for family and friends supporting the mental health of paramedics.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: mental ill-health; suicidal distress; carer burden; Mental Health - Anxiety; Mental Health - Depression; Mental Health - Suicide; Mental Health - Other mental health disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12622001547730
• Lead Sponsor: Everymind

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-12-14
• Last Update Posted: 8 January 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 130

Inclusion Criteria

Adults (>18 years of age)
- A family member or friend supporting a currently employed or previously employed paramedic experiencing mental ill-health or suicidal distress. The person being supported does not need to have a formal mental health diagnosis.
- Currently resides in Australia
- Is comfortable reading and writing in English
- Has access to a computer and is comfortable using web-based programs.
Family members or friends (supporting a paramedic) who are currently experiencing high levels of distress should consider whether this is an appropriate time to participate in this program. Other appropriate options may be seeking one-on-one support with a mental health professional or psychologist.

Exclusion Criteria

- anyone who has previously accessed the Minds Together online program for family and friends supporting someone experiencing depression or anxiety should not complete this program.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in caregiver burden (measured using the BSFC-s Burden Scale for family caregivers).[ baseline, eight (8) weeks after randomisation, six months after randomisation.];Change in caregiver coping self-efficacy (measured using the Coping Self-efficacy Scale [CSE]).[ Eight (8) weeks post-randomisation, six months after randomisation.];Change in caregiver perception of social support (measured using the Perceived Social Support Questionnaire [F-SozU K6]).[ Eight (8) weeks post-randomisation, six months after randomisation.]