This study explores the Community Mental Health Doulas (CMHD) model, a new approach to help address mental health care gaps by offering culturally sensitive, community-based support. The model could improve care continuity, reduce stigma, and boost community involvement. Key considerations include finding sustainable funding, collaborating with existing providers, and using … [Read more...] about Community mental health doulas (CMHD): a novel approach to addressing mental health challenges in America
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Understanding and Assisting the Recovery of Non-English-Speaking Trauma Survivors: Assessment of the NESTS Pathway
This study focused on helping Spanish-speaking trauma and burn patients navigate their care after hospital discharge. The program provided resources and support through community health workers, who connected patients to needed services like food, transportation, and mental health care. Of the 80 patients who participated, many had unmet needs such as food and mental health … [Read more...] about Understanding and Assisting the Recovery of Non-English-Speaking Trauma Survivors: Assessment of the NESTS Pathway
Patient navigation in reproductive healthcare
This review looks at the challenges to accessing abortion care before and after the Dobbs decision, focusing on how patient navigators can help. The Dobbs ruling increased barriers like cost, knowledge, and logistics, making abortion harder to access. Patient navigators help by coordinating resources, which has been shown to improve reproductive outcomes, support patients, and … [Read more...] about Patient navigation in reproductive healthcare
Advancing community health worker models to support youth and families’ mental health
Community health workers (CHWs) are effective in delivering evidence-based treatments (EBTs), but their role in the U.S. mental health system is still limited. This article offers recommendations to better integrate CHWs into mental health care, especially for youth, by improving practices, research, and policies to ensure long-term success. … [Read more...] about Advancing community health worker models to support youth and families’ mental health
Integrating community health workers into HIV care clinics: a qualitative study with health system leaders and clinicians in the Southern United States
Community health workers (CHWs) can help improve patient engagement in HIV care. This study examined experiences of HIV clinics and health departments in Mississippi and New Orleans that integrated CHWs to address HIV disparities. Interviews with clinic leaders and staff revealed that CHWs were valued for their role in keeping patients engaged in care. However, challenges … [Read more...] about Integrating community health workers into HIV care clinics: a qualitative study with health system leaders and clinicians in the Southern United States
