Refugees mental health
Discusses strategies that can be used by mental health professionals, community workers, and others involved in refugee support. These strategies include the importance of understanding the unique challenges refugees face, such as trauma and displacement, and how to offer culturally sensitive care that respects their backgrounds and experiences.
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Crossing borders: A systematic review identifying potential mechanism of intergenerational trauma transmission in asylum-seeking and refugee families.
discusses the psychological and physical health impacts of collective violence, such as war, genocide, and mass atrocities, on affected populations. It explores the long-term consequences of such experiences, including trauma, mental health disorders, and somatic symptoms, emphasizing the need for comprehensive interventions and support for survivors.
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Resilience & Recovery After War: Refugee children and families in the United states
overs a wide range of topics, including the psychological impact of displacement, the barriers to mental health care for refugees, and recommendations for improving mental health services for these populations. The report also discusses the role of psychologists and other mental health professionals in addressing the unique needs of refugees and displaced individuals, highlighting the importance of culturally competent care and advocacy.
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The wisdom of trauma
centered around the work of Dr. Gabor Maté, a renowned physician and author who specializes in trauma, addiction, stress, and childhood development
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Refugee Trauma
Refugee Trauma
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collective trauma, collective healing
discusses the effects of education and training programs on public attitudes toward refugees and migrants. It explores how these interventions can influence people's perceptions and attitudes, potentially fostering more inclusive and supportive communities.
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Intergenerational trauma in refugee families: A systematic review
examines how national courts in different countries address refugee rights. It provides a comparative analysis of legal frameworks and judicial practices related to refugee protection.
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Peter Suedfeld
Dr. Peter Suedfeld is known for his work in psychology, particularly in the areas of environmental stress, resilience, and the psychological impact of extreme environments.
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Multicultural Mental Health Resource Centre (MMHRC)
provides clinical tools and resources aimed at supporting mental health professionals in delivering culturally competent care. These tools are designed to help practitioners understand and address the diverse cultural backgrounds of their clients, ensuring that mental health services are respectful, relevant, and effective across different cultural contexts.
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Trauma and Voilance
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) store. SAMHSA is a U.S. government agency that provides resources and information related to mental health and substance use disorders.
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AMSSA Strengthening Diversity in BC Network
MSSA is an organization that supports multicultural communities and service agencies in British Columbia, Canada. The resources page offers a variety of materials designed to assist organizations and individuals in promoting multiculturalism and providing effective services to diverse populations.
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Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide
This resource is designed to support healthcare professionals in providing comprehensive and culturally appropriate care to refugees and asylum seekers in Australia.
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Trauma-Informed Practice Guide
published by the Canadian Women's Health Network (CEWH), this guide is designed to help professionals and organizations understand and implement trauma-informed practices.
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Somatic Experiencing
provides a range of scholarly and practical resources related to trauma and trauma healing including reserach papers, guides, publications, case studies, and more.
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Trauma and the body
"The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma" is a book by Bessel van der Kolk, a renowned psychiatrist and trauma researcher. The book explores how trauma affects the brain and body and offers insights into healing from traumatic experiences.
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Trauma Infromed
"Becoming Trauma Informed" This book focuses on understanding and implementing trauma-informed practices within various settings.
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Survivors of Torture
Educational Aids to Work with Survivors of Torture and Organized Violence
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