Public Health & Mental Health Collaboration

Did you know that addressing community mental health can prevent chronic diseases? This training will allow participants the opportunity to gain an understanding of how mental health support systems and mental health issues intersect with public health.

Objectives:
At the end of this training, participants will be able to: 

• Understand the structure of the mental health support system from the federal to the local and tribal level
• Explain why community mental health issues are public health issues
• Discuss how addressing community mental health and preventing chronic diseases are intertwined
• Define key terminology in mental health and substance abuse care and support systems