Immigration can involve stress, loss, uncertainty, and resilience, while experiences such as family separation, discrimination, fear, and systemic barriers can affect mental health and well-being. This session explores these challenges and introduces culturally humble, trauma-informed approaches to assessment, intervention, and community-based support.
Agenda
- Common emotional and psychological responses to the immigration experience
- The mental health impact of fear, family separation, discrimination, and systemic barriers
- Culturally humble and trauma-informed approaches to care
- Connecting individuals and families with community-based resources and support
Speakers
- Omar Reda, MD —
- Hector Colon-Rivera, MD —
Hosted by PreAct Global Readiness.