Learning Objective: 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 appropriate Mental Health services.
Link: Salud Para Todos Workshop
Source: MHP Salud
Date of Publication: March 18, 2022
Presentation Format: Hybrid Online/In-Person
Learning Format: Synchronous
Training Length: 4 Hours
Language: English
Free: No
CHW Career Level: Advanced
TOT Available: No data available
Evaluation: No data available
Description of where/when training has been used: The Salud Para Todos workshop is based on a real-world program that was implemented by MHP Salud in Hidalgo County, Texas in 2015. The program reached over 2,000 residents and enrolled 276 participants in group education classes. The classes covered mental health topics like stress, anxiety, substance abuse, and mental illness. Knowledge about mental health amongst those participants around mental health improved significantly. At the baseline, participants scored an average of 42% on a brief mental health knowledge survey. At the conclusion of the classes, the average score increased to 96%.