FOCUS GROUP SURVEY – Alberta Paramedic Association

Please take a few moments to fill out the form. All information and feedback will be used to directly contribute to future mental health programs with the Canadian Mental Health Association

Paramedic Focus Group Survey: A creative partnership with APA & CMHA

The Alberta Paramedic Association (APA) and the Alberta branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) are wanting to collect information on Mental Health from Alberta Paramedics and Emergency Medical Responders. The focus, in by partnering with CMHA Recovery College Course Development Group, we will be able to create accessible programs to assist in the Mental Health of Paramedics and Responders. Please take no more than 10 minutes of your time sharing your thoughts and experiences when it comes to mental health.

Mental Health-General Questions

What does mental health mean to you?

What can positively affect our mental health?

What can negatively affect our mental health?

What helps us maintain positive mental health?

What prevents us from that?

Supporting Others with Mental Health

How can you can tell that someone is struggling with their mental health?

What are some ways that we can help someone struggling?

What can prevent us from helping someone who is struggling?

Mental Health in the Profession

What would you consider to be the most important mental health service currently in your profession?

What mental health services or supports are lacking?

What are some barriers for first responders to accessing these services?

Is there a demographic (age, race, gender etc.) that you feel would benefit from a specific mental health service or awareness within your profession?

Do you experience Stigma around mental health within your profession?

Recovery College Course Development

If we were to develop a course specifically for your profession, related to mental health, what would you see the focus being on?

What would encourage you to attend a course like this?

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