Mental Health 101 for Community Health Workers


Mental health matters. This course will empower you with the knowledge and skills to have conversations with your participants about their mental health and decide when and how to get help. You will receive access to 6 dynamic modules where you will learn from experienced community health workers. Topics include:

  • What is mental health?
  • Stress and chronic disease
  • Overcoming stigma
  • Stress management
  • Mental health screening tools
  • Managing substance use

The modules were made with the flexibility to be taken individually or all together based on your needs.

Ideal For:

Patient Navigators, Community Health Workers, Care Coordinators, Promoters de Salud.

Cost

  • $45 general public
  • Free with coupon code

What to Expect

While taking this training, you will have 24/7 access to the course modules to complete at your own pace. Content material ranges from short videos to interactive activities, slides, and more. Estimated time to complete all the modules is 6 hours. You must complete all modules in the course and pass the quizzes to earn a certificate of completion.

Successful Completion

You may complete this course at your own pace. Total time to complete the entire course is about 6 hours. You will be awarded a certificate of completion when you complete all 6 modules and assignments.

If you have any questions, please contact us at admin@patientnavigatortraining.org.

Learning Objectives

  • Define mental health and common mental health disorders.
  • Identify the overall impact of mental health and stress in health.
  • Define stigma, prejudices (attitudes), and stereotypes (beliefs).
  • Identify the impact of stress management strategies in health.
  • Distinguish appropriate ways to present mental health assessments and resources to clients.
  • Examine appropriate coping skills that may help clients manage substance use.

Length of Learning Opportunity

6 hours, self-paced content.

Primary Competency

  • Cultural Competence
  • Communication Skills
  • Trust-building techniques

We strive to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please let us know of any accommodations that will assist your full participation.

Please choose a session below.

You will be contacted within 2 business days with additional information.