Community Health Workers: a Resource to Support Antipsychotic Medication Adherence

Authors: Caitlin Allen, Michael Sugarman, and Ashley Wennerstrom

Community health workers are becoming increasingly integrated into medical settings for the prevention, treatment, and control of chronic disease, particularly for underserved populations. One specific population that may benefit from CHW intervention is individuals with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This commentary examines the ways in which CHWs may be able to best serve these individuals, and proposes methods for facilitating this expanded scope of work.