Course
Mobilizing Community Health Workers to Address Mental Health Disparities
Self-paced
2 credits
Full course description
Description
This training highlights the integration of community health workers (CHWs) into mental health care, focusing on their role in reducing disparities in underserved populations. It examines the benefits, types of interventions they can deliver effectively, and challenges faced in implementing evidence-based practices in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Target Audience
This training video is ideal for mental health professionals, public health administrators, community leaders, and policymakers working to improve access to mental health care in underserved and low-resource settings.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Understand the benefits of integrating CHWs into mental health care in underserved populations.
- Recognize effective interventions delivered by CHWs, including community-informed approaches.
- Identify challenges in implementing evidence-based mental health treatments with CHWs in LMICs.
- Evaluate the role of CHWs in reducing mental health disparities through culturally appropriate care.