The goal of this study was to examine the impact of incentivizing Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) on the outcome of persons with severe mental illnesses (SMI) amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The following abilities of ASHAs were evaluated: ensuring follow-up consultations, addressing concerns regarding illness/medication side effects, and monitoring medication … [Read more...] about Impact of incentivizing ASHAs on the outcome of persons with severe mental illness in a rural South Indian community amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
Mental health
Role of accredited social health activists in treatment of persons with severe mental illness in the community
In this article, authors advocate for the inclusion of Accredited Social Health Activists, ASHAs, in mental health care. Authors argue that ASHAs can guide community members to mental health programs and facilitate the scale-up of mental health care programs, particularly in low- and middle- income countries. Additionally, authors describe the results of a study conducted in … [Read more...] about Role of accredited social health activists in treatment of persons with severe mental illness in the community
Latino Community Health Workers: Meeting their Community’s Emotional Needs in Intuitively Culturally Appropriate Ways
In this qualitative study, researchers sought to assess the role of CHWs in providing mental health services to Latinos in Oregon, United States. Focus group discussions were conducted with 92 CHWs in three Oregon communities. Researchers explored participants' experiences with providing mental health services in their communities, including what additional training and support … [Read more...] about Latino Community Health Workers: Meeting their Community’s Emotional Needs in Intuitively Culturally Appropriate Ways
COVID-19 eLearning Module
An inter-active, self-paced course on COVID-19, which clearly explains the new coronavirus, how COVID-19 is transmitted and how it can be prevented, who is at the highest risk of contracting the disease, what the symptoms of COVID-19 are, how to be tested and interpret the test result, how to deal with the stress and anxiety associated with the pandemic, and clarifying the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 eLearning Module
Salud Para Todos Workshop
To develop an understanding of how Community Health Worker programs can help to meet the mental health needs of their communities by identifying culturally appropriate strategies to address mental health topics in your communities, understanding how to facilitate group sessions and activities related to mental health, and developing the ability to refer participants to the … [Read more...] about Salud Para Todos Workshop