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‘She arrived in this country with one bag and two children… Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused the worst refugee crisis in Europe since the Second World War. More than eight million refugees from Ukraine fled for protection in Europe. As the Ukrainian government is currently not permitting men aged 18-60 to leave the country, […]
Refugees experience complex traumas on their journey. We need more culturally competent mental health professionals trained in trauma-informed care to support them. [vid_tags]
Explore the unique mental health challenges faced by refugees. Join us as we break down the barriers and promote understanding. #MentalHealth #Refugees #Trauma #Awareness #Support [vid_tags]
Waldo E. Johnson Jr., Associate Professor at SSA, discusses the book Social Work With African American Males: Health, Mental Health, and Policy ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGOytSubscribe About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional […]
St. Francis College Forum on Migration Annual Conference Day 1: Coming to America in the 21st Century Mental Health and Psychological Support for Refugees and Migrants: Advocacy in The Global Compact for Migration and Interventions in the Case of Syrian Refugees in Jordan – Presented by Judith Kuriansky, Ph.D. (Columbia University) and Musical Performance by […]
Around 1% of the world population is forcedly displaced, including more than 20 million refugees under the mandate of UNHCR, the refugee agency of the United Nations. Refugees have increased mental health needs due to 1) experiences they went through in the past, 2) daily stresses of refugee live and the breakdown of supportive networks, […]
Nicole Russell is a leading advocate for mental health and well being of children. She was Glamour’s everyday Hero of the Year, Walmart’s Community Playmaker of the Year, and one of Observer’s Top 20 Heroes Under 40. She is the co-founder of Precious Dreams Foundation which is a nonprofit organization that helps young homeless people […]
As a refugee Dr. Nahid Nasrat, Professor of Clinical Psychology in Washington, D.C., understands the complex and traumatic journeys refugees experience. In this video she breaks down the challenges of migration, and how we can best support the mental health of refugees. [vid_tags]
After a psychological trauma, swift care and support is very important for healing. Providing the right care and support during a time of suffering can make a big difference. This early support is called psychological first aid. Everyone can learn how to provide psychological first aid. Whether you are a field worker, volunteer, healthcare worker, […]