Effectiveness of mental health training in The proposed study seeks to test the effectiveness of a combined program of mental health literacy and sickness absence management for Duty Commanders within Fire and Rescue NSW. Specifically, the study will examine the effectiveness of the combined program in increasing mental health literacy, reducing stigma around mental illness, increasing manager knowledge of their role in sickness absence management as well as increasing confidence and encouraging early communication with employees on sickness absence leave. Importantly, we will also investigate the potential impact of the training in reducing overall sickness absence rates within Fire and Rescue NSW.

This study is exploring psychotherapy or therapy for people with mental health. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.

This appears to be a behavioral / psychological / psychosocial study. The listed phase is Not Applicable. Ask the study team what that means in practice for safety, monitoring, and criteria.

This study may concern people with mental health; age range: From 18 Years to 65 Years. The criteria appear fairly specific, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.

You may take part in sessions or exercises related to habits, thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.

Behavioral studies can involve habits, emotions, motivation, stress, sleep, or ways of thinking. Ask whether the intervention could affect your mood or stress, and who to contact if you feel worse. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.

The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.

This study is sponsored by University of New South Wales, which appears to be a university. The listed contact or investigator is Samuel Harvey. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.

The public registry lists this study as not currently recruiting. This page remains available for information. Check the official record for the latest status and explore other recruiting studies.