Presentation Information
[P-2-04]The Impact of Multidisciplinary Training on Mentoring and Mental Well-Being: A Mixed-Methods Study within the Indian Air Force, investigating Contextual Adaptation and Efficacy
*Meena Kolar Sridara Murthy (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences(India))
Keywords:
Military mental health,Well-being,Training efficacy
Background: Despite established mental health challenges in military personnel, empirically validated interventions often lack detailed analysis of their contextual and cultural efficacy within military training. This study addresses that gap by quantitatively and qualitatively evaluating a structured, needs-based mentoring and mental well-being training program developed for the Indian Air Force (IAF). We aimed to assess its impact on participants' knowledge and self-perceived competence in managing mental health within the IAF's unique operational and cultural framework.
Methods: Quantitative analyses showed a statistically significant increase in participants' knowledge and self perceived competence in mental health management. Thematic analysis of qualitative data revealed salient themes: enhanced skill application, identification of systemic barriers, reported personal growth, and increased mental health awareness, all collectively affirming the program's contextual effectiveness.
Results: Quantitative analyses demonstrated a statistically significant increase in participants' knowledge and self perceived competence in mental health management. Thematic analysis of qualitative data yielded salient themes including enhanced skill application, identification of systemic barriers, reported personal growth, and a discernible increase in mental health awareness, collectively affirming the program's contextual effectiveness.
Conclusion: These findings provide empirical evidence that structured, needs-informed training programs, thoughtfully adapted to specific organizational and cultural contexts like the Indian Air Force, are efficacious in augmenting mental health support systems. This study contributes to the literature on evidence-based mental health interventions in military populations, emphasizing the imperative of culturally sensitive program development.
Methods: Quantitative analyses showed a statistically significant increase in participants' knowledge and self perceived competence in mental health management. Thematic analysis of qualitative data revealed salient themes: enhanced skill application, identification of systemic barriers, reported personal growth, and increased mental health awareness, all collectively affirming the program's contextual effectiveness.
Results: Quantitative analyses demonstrated a statistically significant increase in participants' knowledge and self perceived competence in mental health management. Thematic analysis of qualitative data yielded salient themes including enhanced skill application, identification of systemic barriers, reported personal growth, and a discernible increase in mental health awareness, collectively affirming the program's contextual effectiveness.
Conclusion: These findings provide empirical evidence that structured, needs-informed training programs, thoughtfully adapted to specific organizational and cultural contexts like the Indian Air Force, are efficacious in augmenting mental health support systems. This study contributes to the literature on evidence-based mental health interventions in military populations, emphasizing the imperative of culturally sensitive program development.