Training Module on the Right to Mental Health • Thestrongtiespeoplehavewiththeirfaithcommunitiescan helpprovideemotionalsupportandasafespacefortheir distressedmemberswhoarehavingmentalhealth problems. • Faithcommunitiescanextendsupporttothefamiliesof theirdistressedmembersbyprovidingassistanceandgiving relevantinformationonhowtoproperlyengageindividuals withmentalhealthproblems. • Faithcommunitiesareinagoodpositiontobepartofthe referralsystemandtoserveasthegatewaytoprofessional behavioraltreatment. Slide 36 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health Faith-Based Organizations RoleofFaithLeadersinHelpingMembersExperiencingMentalHealthProblemsandIllnesses • Faithleaderscanbechampionsofmental healthwithinthecongregationbypromoting mentalhealthawarenessandreducingthe stigmaonmentalhealth. • Faithleadersareinauniquepositionto influencetheircongregationtoadapttoamore inclusiveandacceptingstanceonissues regardingmentalhealthandtopromoteopenͲ mindednessamongsttheircongregation. Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for Faith-Based Organizations Faith-Based Organizations Slide 37 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health Faith-Based Organizations • Faithleadershavelongbeensoughtbytheir individualmembersovertheiremotional problems.Thiscreatesanopportunityfor leaderstomaketimeforemotional“checkͲins”. • Faithleadersarecrucialinthereferralsystem byprovidingrelevantinformation,linkingtheir distressedmemberstomentalhealth professionals. Slide 38 48