16 - COMMUNITY BASED MENTAL HEALTH
Page 1: Community-Based Mental Health Clinical Psychology
Page 2: What is a Community?
Definition: A community can be defined as groups of people living within a specific geographic area.
Characteristics:
Social interaction among members
A shared sense of belonging
Common political and social responsibilities
Structures and Norms: Each community has its own set of structures and norms that guide interactions among its members.
Page 3: Stress and Community Impact
Effects of Stress: Just as individuals, communities are also influenced by stress.
Psychosocial Support: Defined as a process aimed at supporting resilience in individuals, families, and the wider community.
Page 4: Psychosocial Support Goals
Objective: To support communities in identifying and utilizing their strengths and resources to recover from crises.
Role: This involves assistance in mobilizing community resources.
Page 5: Supporting Individuals through Community
For effective protection and recovery of individuals, communities themselves must be supported.
Community Strengths: Communities serve as protective factors, providing necessary resources to individuals facing challenges.
Page 6: Community-Based Mental Health
Definition: Community-based mental health care supports individuals with mental health conditions within their local environments.
Goals:
To reduce stigma associated with mental health
To enhance the quality of life for those affected by mental health issues.
Page 7: Essence of Community-Based Mental Health
Importance of Community: Essential for thriving, particularly for individuals experiencing mental illness, which can lead to loneliness and isolation.
Key Aspects:
Belongingness: Supports emotional connection.
Support: Provides a network for assistance.
Purpose: Offers individuals a sense of direction and meaning.
Page 8: Culturally Sensitive Care
Accessibility: Community-based mental health promotes accessible, culturally sensitive care for individuals, improving mental health treatment outcomes.
Outcome Improvement: Leads to reduced stigma and improved community support.
Page 9: Overall Well-Being
Local Care: Access to care within familiar environments and social networks is crucial.
Prevention of Rights Violations: Helps prevent human rights abuses linked to institutionalization.
Page 10: Mental Health Challenges in Communities
Stigma: Individuals may face ostracization from their communities due to mental health issues.
Inaccessibility: Mental health care services can be hard to reach within communities.
Aggravating Factors: Systems and habits within the community may worsen mental health challenges.
Page 11: Best Practices
Quezon City Community-Based Mental Health Program: Established on 06 November 2017, it serves as a model for integrated mental health services within the community.
Program Goals: Provides comprehensive mental health services that are appropriate for individuals with mental illness.
Page 12: Community Services
Integration: Mental health services are incorporated into primary health care at health centers.
Diagnosis and Treatment: Specialists provide diagnosis and treatment in hospitals and community outreach settings.
Expansion: Includes psychiatric wards in general hospitals to scale up services.
Page 13: Program Strategies
Capacity Building: Enhances skills of health center staff and community leaders.
Mental Health Promotion: Includes initiatives like "Young Healthy Mind" for adolescents to raise awareness and engagement in mental health contexts.
Page 14: Further Program Strategies
Decentralization: Creating "Mental Wellness Access Hubs" (MWAH) to provide psychotropic drugs in local health centers.
Outreach: Conducting community-based diagnosis and treatment mentoring sessions.
Psychosocial Support: Providing support in HOPE Facilities and during lockdowns in the community.