worried patient with their hand on the head and the community health worker comforting her
Course

Community Health Workers' Role in Connecting Rural Women with Depression to Mental Health Services

Self-paced
1 credit

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Description

This training highlights the critical role of community health workers (CHWs) in addressing depression among rural women by overcoming barriers to mental health care. It focuses on challenges such as professional shortages and long wait times, as well as risk factors like intimate partner violence and poverty, and emphasizes CHWs’ culturally appropriate support and local knowledge.

Target Audience

This training video will be helpful to healthcare providers, mental health advocates, community health workers, and policymakers seeking to improve mental health services in rural settings.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

  1. Identify the primary challenges rural women face in accessing mental health care, including shortages of professionals and long wait times.
  2. Understand how CHWs enhance depression treatment through awareness, engagement, and culturally appropriate support.
  3. Recognize key risk factors for depression among rural women, such as intimate partner violence and poverty.
  4. Appreciate the effectiveness of CHWs due to their deep community knowledge and trusted relationships.

 

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