Learning Objectives
In Module 3, Effective Teaching Strategies for Mental Health Education, you will learn to:
• Explain why mental health education requires sensitivity, empathy, and cultural awareness.
• Identify at least three effective teaching strategies suitable for migrant and refugee communities.
• Use simple, non-judgmental, and supportive language when discussing mental health topics.
• Demonstrate basic facilitation techniques that encourage participation and reduce stigma.
• Recognise the boundaries of a lay advisor’s role and when to refer to professionals.
Learning Outcomes
After attending this training module, you will be able to:
Outcomes
• Deliver basic mental health information using culturally appropriate and respectful communication.
• Facilitate short awareness activities or group conversations in migrant community settings.
• Use storytelling, visual tools and group discussion to promote understanding and reduce stigma.
• Encourage help-seeking behaviour using supportive and non-clinical language.
Competences
• Awareness of cultural sensitivity in mental health education.
• Ability to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Responsibility to support, not diagnose or counsel.
Skills
• Active listening and empathetic communication.
• Use of simple educational tools (stories, visuals, group sharing).
• Presenting mental health concepts clearly and without stigma.
• Guiding group discussions while maintaining safe boundaries.y.