Research on Mental Health First Response®:
 
1.  A qualitative study on MHFR volunteers shows that volunteers are mentally healthy or mentally stable. Even when faced with different challenges as a volunteer, they can still take care of themselves. Furthermore, volunteers are emotionally resilient, and utilize various self-care activities and coping mechanisms.

Reference:
Limjap, D.M. (2021). Lived experiences of volunteer crisis line workers in terms of their emotional resilience and mental health. [Master’s thesis]. Far Eastern University Roosevelt, Cainta Rizal, Philippines. 

2.  A qualitative doctoral dissertation on MHFR volunteers focuses on illuminating the telemental health providers' experiences using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) methodology. The study states, "Through ESTIMATE [MHFR Model], the participants maintained their composure, especially when encountering clients they identified as having serious concerns." 

Reference:
Bohol, J. (2022). Doctoral dissertation. Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines. 

3. Mental Health First Response (MHFR) Program: Assessing the mental first response in the Colombian population in terms of prevention and intervention on substance use disorder. Ramos (2022) states that, "The mental health first response course is a way to bring tools to the community leaders in how to intervene and prevent risks of addictions and suicide behaviors. The course of Mental Health First Response contributes to the Colombian society to bring some tools to intervene and prevent the use and abuse of drugs and suicidal thoughts and behaviors."

Reference: 
Ramos-Salcedo, M. (2022). Mental Health First Response (MHFR) Program: Assessing the mental first response in the Colombian population in terms of prevention and intervention on substance use disorder. {Master's thesis]. Purdue University Global, West Lafayette, IN.