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Becoming a Lay Mental Health Advisor: course for migrants

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  1. Module 1. Introduction to Mental Health

    Lesson 1. Introduction to module
  2. Lesson 2. Basic Mental Health Concepts and Terminology
  3. Lessson 3. Emotional Phases of the Migration Journey
  4. Lesson 4. Factors influencing mental well-being
  5. Lesson 5. Common mental health challenges experienced by migrants and refugees
  6. Lesson 6. Case study
  7. Lesson 7. Summary
  8. Lesson 8. Self-assesment quiz
    1 Quiz
  9. MODULE 2. Common Mental Health Disorders
    Lesson 1. Introduction
  10. Lesson 2. Introduction to mental health
  11. Lesson 3. Overview of common disorders
  12. Lesson 4. Recognizing symptoms
  13. Lesson 5. Responding with empathy
  14. Lesson 6. Summary and reflection
  15. MODULE 3. INTRODUCTION TO TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE
    Lesson 1. Introduction
  16. Lesson 2. What is trauma?
  17. Lesson 3. What is trauma-informed care?
  18. Lesson 4. Getting started with trauma-informed-care
  19. Lesson 5. Summary
  20. Lesson 6. Self-assessment quiz
    1 Quiz
  21. MODULE 4. ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
    Lesson 1. Introduction
  22. Lesson 2. Mental health rights for migrants and refugee
  23. Lesson 3. Ethical considerations in mental health support
  24. Lesson 4. Summary
  25. MODULE 5. SELF-CARE FOR LAY ADVISORS
    Lesson 1. Introduction
  26. Lesson 2. Acknowledge the impact
  27. Lesson 3. Discovery of techniques
  28. Lesson 4. Summary and reflection
  29. Lesson 5. Self-assessment quiz
    1 Quiz
  30. MODULE 6. MINDFULNESS AND SELF-CARE FOR MIGRANTS & REFUGEES
    Lesson 1. Introduction
  31. Lesson 2. Introduction to mindfulness and self-care
  32. Lesson 3. Understanding stress, trauma and the body
  33. Lesson 4. Adapting mindfulness strategies
  34. Lesson 5. Cultural sensitivity in mindfulness and self-care
  35. Lesson 6. Conclusion
  36. Lesson 7. Case study
  37. Lesson 8. Summary and further readings
  38. Lesson 9. Self-assessment quiz
    1 Quiz

Brief review & summary of Module 1

This module provides learners with a foundational understanding of mental health, including basic terminology, the key factors influencing mental well-being (biological, psychological, social and cultural) and the impact of stigma and discrimination.

It introduces common mental health challenges experienced by migrants and refugees, and highlights the importance of early identification and support.

The module aims to build awareness, empathy and basic knowledge to support mental health in migrant and refugee communities.

References and further reading

  1. World Health Organisation (WHO) – Mental Health: Strengthening Our Response https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response
  2. UNHCR & WHO (2015) – Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing of Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Migrants https://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/388386/mh-refugees-eng.pdf
  3. Mental Health Europe – Mental Health in Europe: The Rights-Based Approach https://www.mhe-sme.org
  4. YourMentalHealth.ie (Ireland’s HSE) – Mental Health Resources and Supports https://www.yourmentalhealth.ie
  5. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (2017) – The Mental and Behavioural Health Needs of Immigrant Populations in Europe and the U.S. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK535427
  6. OpenWHO.org – WHO’s Online Learning Platform. Offers free courses on mental health, including Psychological First Aid and mhGAP. https://openwho.org

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