Pre-experimental design shows significant increase in mental health literacy on psychosis in firefighters, highlighting the importance of community interventions.
Background: National and international studies have revealed low mental health literacy on population, and the need to develop psychoeducational interventions at community context. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a psychoeducational intervention program on psychosis, in a fire department. Methodology: A pre- experimental design was used, with evaluation before and after intervention.The intervention lasted 9 hours, in wich the program was applied to a sample of 30 firefighter Results: There were significant levels of increase in mental health literacy on psychosis, and specifically in the intention to seek help component. Conclusion: The results indicate that the program contributes to increasing the participant's mental health literacy and, consequently, empowering them to act in favor of their mental health and those around them.
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