Implementing Support Strategies and Practices for the Community Health Workforce

About this resource

MHP Salud emphasizes that Community Health Workers often face burnout and compassion fatigue due to demanding workloads and emotional strain. The article provides practical self-care strategies to help CHWs maintain their well-being and sustain their positive impact on the communities they serve. It reinforces that caring for oneself is essential to sustaining the capacity to care for others.

Subtopics

• Community Health Workers
• Retention
• Employee Well-Being

Keywords

• Retention in Care
• Behavioral Health
• Education - Staff (e.g., Competency-Based)
• Implementation Tools

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