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ERIC Number: EJ1237581
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-2164-3989
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The Mental Health Facilitator Program: A Multi-Country Evaluation of Knowledge and Skills Acquisition
Wagener, Alwin E.; Jones, Laura K.; Hinkle, J. Scot
Professional Counselor, v9 n4 p324-333 2019
The global burden of disease related to mental health is astronomical and growing, with underprivileged countries being disproportionately affected. The Mental Health Facilitator (MHF) program was designed by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) to address the need for greater mental health support within international communities lacking adequate mental health practitioners to provide services. The MHF program trains individuals within communities to provide support and necessary referrals for those struggling with mental health challenges. This study assesses the effectiveness of MHF trainings conducted in a diverse subset of countries and communities. Initial findings from the analyses found significant gains in participants' knowledge of mental health and mental health facilitation skills across training populations.
National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates. 3 Terrace Way, Greensboro, NC 27403. Tel: 336-547-0607; Fax: 336-547-0017; e-mail: TCPjournal@nbcc.org; Web site: http://tpcjournal.nbcc.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: North America; Africa; Asia
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