Back to SearchNovember 15, 2023 | 1 hour | English
Mental Distress and Resettlement: Improving RAPs Model of Service for Clients in Mental Distress
This N4 webinar delves into this research project that explores how Government-Assisted refugees experience mental distress and how RAP staff support them. Through interviews and literature reviews, the research team has developed an online, self-directed training guide to teach RAP staff how to use the Refugee Health Screener-15 and about mental distress. It is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL), and the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA).
If watched through the N4 e-Learning Library, members from these organizations can receive the following credits for watching it:
- Royal College members receive 0.5 Continuing Education credits for watching this webinar.
- CCHL members receive 0.5 MOC II credits for watching this webinar.
- CPA members receive 1 Continuing Education credit for watching this webinar.
Watch this webinar via N4’s e-Learning Library (free sign-in required): https://www.newcomernavigation.ca/raps-model
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the three phases of the Resettlement Assistance Program research project.
- Increase awareness and enhance understanding of the need for using the Refugee Health Screener-15 for identifying mental distress.
- Build capacity across the sector by introducing the training guide.
Speakers:
- Paulysha De Gannes, Assistant Manager, CAMH
- Mercedes Sobers, Research Coordinator, CAMH
- Jack Williams, Research Analyst, CAMH
Learn More About N4’s Accredited Webinars: https://newcomernavigation.ca/accredited-webinars
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