Module 3 Introduction

As is the case with the general Canadian population, certain segments of the immigrant and refugee population require population-specific considerations in terms of mental health needs. Module 3 examines the unique mental health needs of vulnerable immigrant and refugee women.

The module explores risk and protective factors, along with ways to support and help address this population's unique mental health needs. It also examines clinical considerations related to these needs, as well as potential mental health interventions.

At the end of this module you will be able to

Describe the unique mental health vulnerabilities and needs of newcomer women.
Explain the special considerations when working with immigrant and refugee women in the context of health equity.
Explain clinical considerations and potential interventions related to the unique mental health needs of immigrant and refugee women.

Terminology

Below is the definition of a common term used throughout this module:

Violence against women

The United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women (1993, Article 1) defines this as “any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivations of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.”

Module 3 Introduction

As is the case with the general Canadian population, certain segments of the immigrant and refugee population require population-specific considerations in terms of mental health needs. Module 3 examines the unique mental health needs of vulnerable immigrant and refugee women.

The module explores risk and protective factors, along with ways to support and help address this population's unique mental health needs.

At the end of this module you will be able to

Describe the unique mental health vulnerabilities and needs of newcomer women.
Explain the special considerations when working with immigrant and refugee women in the context of health equity.

Terminology

Below is the definition of a common term used throughout this module:

Violence against women

The United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women (1993, Article 1) defines this as “any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivations of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.”

Main course

Module 1: Immigration and social determinants of health

1.1 — Understanding mental health in Canada

1.2 — Understanding immigration in Canada

1.3 — Mental health of immigrants and refugees

Module 2: Intro to Mental Health

2.1 Understanding mental illness

2.2 Common mental disorders

Module 3: Key populations - women

Module 4: Key populations - children

Module 5: Key populations...

5.1 Older adults

5.2 Survivors of torture

5.3 LGBTQ2+ immigrants and refugees

5.4 People living with disabilities

Module 6: Treatment and support

6.1 Treatment

6.2 Treatment interventions

6.3 Psychotherapy and counselling

6.4 Pharmacotherapy

Module 7

7.1 Health equity

7.2 Anti-Racism

7.3 Intersectionality

7.4 Anti-oppression and allyship

Module 8: Service delivery + pathways to care

8.1 Pathways to Care

8.2 Facilitating effective service use

8.3 Working with interpreters

Module 9: Partnerships + mental health promotion

9.1 Strategies for promoting mental health

9.2 Social Supports

9.3 Community development and partnerships

Module 10: Self-care

Module 3 Introduction

At the end of this module you will be able to

Terminology

Below is the definition of a common term used throughout this module:

Violence against women

Module 3 Introduction

At the end of this module you will be able to

Terminology

Below is the definition of a common term used throughout this module:

Violence against women