The National Council for Mental Wellbeing offers a two-day virtual training for Community Health Workers (CHWs) focused on mental health. This interactive program teaches participants about the connection between stress, trauma, and mental health issues, along with strategies to support individuals facing these challenges. Topics include managing stress, developing self-care … [Read more...] about Custom CHW Trainings – Mental Health
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In collaboration with The Center for Multicultural Development at the California Institute for Mental Health, Visión y Compromiso has created a 4-day, 32-hour mental health training program called Salud Para Todos. This training aims to equip promotores with knowledge about common mental health issues and enhance their ability to help community members access prevention, … [Read more...] about CHWs Emotional Wellness
“They need people to actually show up in their lives:” deploying community health workers to improve mental health and substance use outcomes among PLWH
This study explored factors driving mental health issues, substance use, and HIV care challenges among people living with HIV (PLWH). It also examined the role of community health workers (CHWs) in improving access to harm reduction, mental health services, and HIV treatment. Interviews revealed that poor mental health, substance use, and housing insecurity hinder HIV care. … [Read more...] about “They need people to actually show up in their lives:” deploying community health workers to improve mental health and substance use outcomes among PLWH
Psychosocial Stressors and Cardiovascular Disease Risk among Community Health Workers in Fika, Yobe State, Nigeria
This study examines cardiovascular health and stress among community health workers in Fika, Yobe State, Nigeria. Although most participants (99.2%) had no diagnosed heart conditions, many reported symptoms related to blood sugar and heart health. Family, health, and life-related stress were linked to higher cardiovascular risk. Specifically, family stress, health stress, and … [Read more...] about Psychosocial Stressors and Cardiovascular Disease Risk among Community Health Workers in Fika, Yobe State, Nigeria
Enablers and barriers for task sharing of mental health care from nurses to community health workers: A scoping review
The World Health Organization and South Africa’s Mental Health Care Act promote providing mental health services in communities by involving community health workers (CHWs). This study reviewed literature to find out what helps or hinders this approach. Out of 15 articles reviewed, 9 met the criteria. It found that challenges include insufficient training, stigma, family … [Read more...] about Enablers and barriers for task sharing of mental health care from nurses to community health workers: A scoping review