First Face Training Evaluation in Tribal Communities

Study Summary

The goal of this study is to evaluate a culturally grounded training curriculum, First Face for Mental Health, in Tribal communities, using a waitlist controlled trial design. This curriculum will train Tribal community members in how to respond to youth and adults experiencing mental health crises and serve as a bridge between these individuals and the help they need. The main questions the study aims to answer are: * Does the training increase mental health knowledge, capacity and ability to respond to mental health situations, perceived competence to respond, and actual responsive actions among trainees? * Does the training decrease mental health stigmatizing attitudes and increase cultural identity among trainees? Participants will complete surveys before and after completing the First Face training, across five time points over the course of two years. Half of the participants will receive the training initially, and half will receive it six months later. Researchers will compare the two groups to examine whether the trainees demonstrate changes in the outcomes of interest compared to the waitlist control group during the first six months, and whether both groups demonstrate sustained changes after the first six months (i.e., once both groups have received training).

Primary Outcome

A novel 22-item summed index (possible range from 0 to 22) derived from the First Face Training course to measure knowledge about mental health. Each multiple choice question focuses on a different mental health knowledge item and has one correct answer. Each participant will receive 1 point for each correct answer and 0 points for each incorrect answer. Higher scores indicate a better outcome (i.e., more knowledge about mental health).

Conditions Studied

Interventions

• BEHAVIORAL First Face Training Program

Study Locations (9)