Resource Details

Addressing Mental Health Experiences Among Subpopulations of Migrant Seasonal Agricultural Workers

Year Developed: 2024

Resource Type: Publication.

Primary Audience: Administrative Staff Clinicians Enabling Staff Outreach Staff
Secondary Audience: Administrative Staff Clinicians PCAs

Language(s): English

Developed by: MHP Salud (See other resources developed by this organization).

Resource Summary: This two-part article series highlights the vital role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in addressing mental health challenges faced by Migrant Seasonal Agricultural Workers (MSAWs). CHWs leverage their deep understanding of community needs and cultural sensitivities to facilitate open discussions about mental health, combat stigma, and connect individuals to essential resources. By encouraging open dialogue and mutual support, communities can effectively tackle mental health disparities.

Resource Details: The series highlights a person-centered approach that acknowledges each individual\'s unique circumstances, enabling patient-centered support. Through initiatives like R.I.S.E., CHWs raise awareness, establish safe spaces for conversation, and empower community members to seek help. Their work underscores the importance of collaboration in enhancing mental health outcomes and creating a nurturing environment where everyone can flourish. To effectively address mental health challenges, particularly in vulnerable populations, collective efforts are essential.

Resource Topic: Operations, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), Special and Vulnerable Populations, Value-Based Health Care Transformation, Workforce, Promising/Best Practices

Resource Subtopic: Practice Transformation, Health Equity, Community, Health, and Housing Partnerships, Patient-Centered Health Outcomes, Patient Engagement, Implementation Feasibility, Operational Feasibility.

Keywords: Access to Care, Agricultural Workers, Care Coordination, Communication, Transparency, and Outreach, Community Health Workers, Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS), Patient Education, Health Risk and Behavior, Hispanic Americans/Latinos, Latinas, Integrated Care, Meaningful Use, Mental Health, Migrants, Outreach, Prevention.