Lesson 5 Acting as a Peer Mental Health Navigator

By the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to: 

• Discuss the benefits, challenges, and tasks associated with being a Peer Mental Health Navigator (PMHN).
• Review skills and characteristics needed to effectively serve as a Peer Mental Health Navigator (e.g., clear communication, empathy, etc.)
• Practice strategies for conflict resolution and how to work through difficult situations with people.
• Examine different forms of “self-care,” and positive coping techniques for stressful situations and life events.
• Discuss culturally tailored and appropriate strategies that can promote positivity around help-seeking behaviors within communities.
• Identify community resources and services that support people’s mental health and well-being and help other people find resources that support their mental health and well-being.
• Role-play different scenarios for acting as a Peer Mental Health Navigator (PMHN).
• Identify ways that you can engage in promoting mental health in your community.