Working with Individuals in Poverty

Course overview

According to the World Health Organization, an overwhelming majority of people with mental and psychosocial disabilities are living in poverty, poor physical health, and are subject to human rights violations. Mental health issues cannot be considered in isolation from other areas of development, such as education, employment, emergency responses, and human rights capacity building. In this training, participants will learn about disparities and differences between economic classes but also a model for serving clients living in poverty. Presenter will create an active learning environment through the use of case presentations, group activities, the sharing of clinical/personal successes and challenges, and open group discussion.