The Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Course offers evidence-based information for service providers to deliver mental health care and support to both immigrants and refugees arriving in Canada. The online course provides an overview on the social determinants of health and its impact on mental health. It emphasizes the role of the migration trajectory when addressing the mental health of immigrant and refugees, while highlighting the specific needs of subpopulations. The course is designed to build capacity in providing equitable access to support and treatment, while highlighting the necessity of partnerships among sectors. Course participants are given access to promising practices and resources applicable to the health and settlement sectors in facilitating successful integration. The course is designed to provide a uniquely interactive learning experience where service providers can consult with experts in the field, share ideas and experiences with hundreds of peers from all over Canada, and learn strategies to use on-the-job. Using online learning technology, the course offers a balance of background information, current research evidence, practical information and video demonstrations.

The Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Course offers evidence-based information for service providers to deliver mental health care and support to both immigrants and refugees arriving in Canada. The online course provides an overview on the social determinants of health and its impact on mental health. It emphasizes the role of the migration trajectory when addressing the mental health of immigrant and refugees, while highlighting the specific needs of subpopulations. The course is designed to build capacity in providing equitable access to support and treatment, while highlighting the necessity of partnerships among sectors. Course participants are given access to promising practices and resources applicable to the health and settlement sectors in facilitating successful integration. The course is designed to provide a uniquely interactive learning experience where service providers can consult with experts in the field, share ideas and experiences with hundreds of peers from all over Canada, and learn strategies to use on-the-job. Using online learning technology, the course offers a balance of background information, current research evidence, practical information and video demonstrations.