U.S., July 14 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07697326) titled 'Mental Health Crisis Training for Police, Firefighters, and Public Health Staff' on July 05.
Brief Summary: This study evaluated whether a mental health crisis response training course improved the knowledge, confidence, and attitudes of police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and public health staff who may encounter people experiencing mental health or substance use crises.
Participants attended a four-hour training course covering mental health laws, recognition and assessment of behavioral emergencies, crisis identification, the escalation of violent behavior, communication, and de-escalation techniques. Par...