The aim of this study was to examine how the COVID-19 Project ECHO program may have influenced the mental health of CHWs from South Texas, USA. Project ECHO was designed around case-based learning and mentorship to provide support to CHWs and help them gain expertise to provide services to their communities. A mixed methods pilot study was conducted with fifteen CHWs who … [Read more...] about Supporting community health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed methods pilot study
Mental health
Violence in the neighborhood and mental health of community health workers in a Brazilian metropolis
This study sought to analyze the relationships between adverse working conditions and dimensions of localized violence on the prevalence of common mental disorders (CMD) among CHWs in Brazil. Information was collected with a self-report questionnaire containing items such as sociodemographic data, work-related violence, and mental health care. The results showed that the work … [Read more...] about Violence in the neighborhood and mental health of community health workers in a Brazilian metropolis
Impact of incentivizing ASHAs on the outcome of persons with severe mental illness in a rural South Indian community amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
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
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