Navigating Mental Health

Lesson Overview

• Navigating Mental Health

Course Overview

A patient’s mental health can have an effect on their overall health. Many things can affect a person’s mental health. Having a significant health issue can lead to anxiety and depression, two common mental health issues. Mental health issues can be temporary or they can be long term. As a Home Health Aide (HHA) it is important to learn about how to help people work through their mental health issues in a caring and compassionate way.

Upon completion of this module, you will learn:

• Types of mental health disorders common to patients
• Signs and symptoms of anxiety and how to help your patients
• Signs and symptoms of depression and how to help your patients
• Prevention strategies for mental health issues such as anxiety and depression