[Info-pocket-guide as a contribution to the prevention of mental illnesses].
OBJECTIVE
To assess how Info-Pocket-Guides (IPG) are judged as an overall concept, with specific consideration for their content and design in terms of a successful contribution to the prevention of mental illnesses.


METHODS
Altogether, eight student focus groups were conducted and differentiated according to sex, age, and educational system.


RESULTS
Mainly, the respondents consider the IPGs as an appealing design, as well as a convenient and well-liked source of information. Some amendments regarding the range of topics were suggested.


CONCLUSIONS
While there were doubts on the direct benefit of IPGs for the affected person, they were considered highly valuable for relatives and friends. For the acceptance of IPGs, an age-appropriate and context-involving mediation was found decisive.
Institut für Sozialmedizin, Arbeitsmedizin und Public Health, Universität Leipzig. Sandro.Corrieri@medizin.unileipzig.de
Sandro
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Corrieri
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Conrad
Steffi G
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Riedel-Heller
D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D017028:Caregivers / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D003479:Curriculum; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D005858:Germany; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010174:Pamphlets; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012648:Self Care; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation