Military Mental Health First Aid: Development and Preliminary Efficacy of a Community Training for Improving Knowledge, Attitudes, and Helping Behaviors

Barriers to behavioral health care for Service members include stigma, lack of knowledge, and negative attitudes towards treatment. Military Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), an evidence-based program that aims to reduce barriers to behavioral health care, was tested among military and community providers. Findings reveal that participation in Military MHFA may decrease barriers to care by increasing providers' ability to identify and refer Service members and veterans to the appropriate care providers.