KS Community Health Worker Coalition

Education

Addiction Experts
A Guide to Interventions

If someone you care about is facing addiction or a possible substance use disorder, you may be able to intervene and help compel that person to seek treatment. This intervention guide will show you how.

 

American Psychological Association
Five tips to help manage stress

Five tips provided by the American Psychological Association to help manage stress. Relevant as a CHW or to be shared with the public.

 

Defining Wellness
Signs & Symptoms of Drug Addiction

The very first step to getting treatment for a drug addiction is just realizing there is a problem. However, the symptoms of drug addiction can be very subtle. This article shares some signs on how to tell if a person is addicted to drugs.

 

Develop Good Habits
What is Self-Awareness? And How to Develop It

Self-awareness involves being aware of your personality, strengths and weaknesses, thoughts and beliefs, your emotions and motivations.  This article teaches how to be self-aware.

 

Positive Psychology Program
What is Self-Awareness and Why is it Important?

This tool provides resources and education regarding self-awareness and ways to cultivate yours.

 

Psychology Today
10 New Strategies for Stress Management

Ten tips provided by the Psychology Today to help manage stress. Relevant as a CHW or to be shared with the public.

 

Spanish-Language Mental Health Resources

  • Culture, Community, and Connection: 2023 BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit – The BIPOC Mental Health Month campaign and toolkit were designed to provide culturally responsive mental health information to highlight three core pillars of culture, community, and connection and how integral they are to BIPOC communities. The toolkit includes factsheets, worksheets, shareable images, and more that can aid community discussion and guide individuals to helpful resources.
  • Selfies, Social, and Screens: Navigating Virtual Spaces for Youth: 2023 Back to School Resources – The Back to School campaign and resources were developed to help increase understanding of how online activity affects the mental health of children and teens. The factsheets, shareable images, and other materials in the toolkit can be used to help manage the challenges of virtual spaces and empower youth to make informed decisions for their mental health and well-being.
  • New Mental Health Resources Hub in Spanish: Our Spanish-language resources hub provides a comprehensive collection of mental health materials to assist individuals, families, and others in accessing valuable mental health resources for the Spanish-speaking community.