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February 14, 2026BMJ OpenOpen Access

Mental Health First Aid training for Chile and Argentina: protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial

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MAMartín AgrestUniversity of Buenos AiresEEEsteban Encina-ZúñigaUniversity of ChileSASara Ardila-GómezConsejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas

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Implication

Cluster randomised controlled trial evaluates MHFA training's impact on community support in Chile and Argentina, suggesting cultural adaptations may enhance efficacy.

Key Points

  • To assess the effectiveness of culturally adapted Mental Health First Aid training in improving community support and mental health literacy in Chile and Argentina.
  • Conducting a two-arm wait-list cluster randomised controlled trial with 240 participants.
  • Participants randomly allocated to intervention (MHFA training) or wait-list control group.
  • Data collected at baseline, post-training (T2), and at 6 months (T3) across three settings in both countries.
  • Expected improvement in intended support for individuals experiencing mental health problems.
  • Enhanced ability to recognize mental health issues and reduce stigma among participants.

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Agrest et al. (2026) studied this question.

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