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[:en]This practice article discusses preventive primary care for a newly arrived Syrian refugee family. The recommendations for preventive interventions have been adapted for newly arriving asymptomatic Syrian refugees from the Canadian Collaboration for Immigrant and Refugee Health (CCIRH) guidelines2 and other guidelines. They take into account the findings of European surveillance reports, as Europe has received […]
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[:en]The Guide for Intercultural Relations in Mental Health is a reference for health and social service workers, whether specialized in mental health or not, providing support and prevention services for immigrants. The Guide provides reflections in issues of intervention in intercultural contexts as well as pointers for understanding difficulties related to migration and distinguishing adaptation problems from psychological […]
[:en] A Review for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Staff Working with Syrians Affected by Armed Conflict This report, prepared for UNHCR in 2015, provides information on the sociocultural background of the Syrian population as well as cultural aspects of mental health and psychosocial wellbeing relevant to care and support. it is based on an extensive review of the available literature on mental health and […]
In response to the refugee crisis in Europe, OUP has made more than 30 book chapters, journal articles (including some from the Journal of Refugee Studies), and pieces of content from online resources freely accessible to assist those working with refugees on the ground, as well as anyone who would like to know more about […]
[:en]The E-Library of the the Canadian Women's Health Network is a comprehensive bilingual collection of women’s health publications and resources including resources on multicultural health and mental health. The health database gives access to over 11,000 documents, reviews, projects and organizations covering a wide range of information on women’s health and women’s lives. You can [...]
https://youtu.be/SaSHLbS1V4w Cultural Humility is a 30-minute documentary by San Francisco State professor Vivian Chávez. The film tells stories of successes and challenges, and the road in between for those working to develop partnerships among community members, practitioners and academics. It encourages us to realize our power, privilege and prejudices, and be willing to accept that […]
Improving Cultural Competence – NCBI Bookshelf Excerpt The development of culturally-responsive clinical skills is vital to the effectiveness of behavioral health services. According to the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), cultural competence “refers to the ability to honor and respect the beliefs, languages, interpersonal styles, and behaviors of individuals and families receiving services, […]
Building Bridges for Inclusive Care is an initiative being implemented by the Peel Service Collaborative which has dedicated itself to building bridges between the formal and informal (e.g. faith-based) mental health and addiction support systems in Peel. The Peel region has one of the highest religious affiliation rates in the Greater Toronto area and for many believers, their […]
Dr. Ghayda Hassan est professeur en psychologie à l’université the Québec à Montréal. Elle est l’une des auteurs des lignes directrices cliniques fondées sur des preuves pour les immigrants et les réfugiés. Dans cette entrevue elle aborde des lignes directrices pour la santé mentale des immigrants et des réfugiés au Canada. Elle explique les raisons […]
McGill Advanced Study Institute in Cultural Psychiatry, June 2014 Jaswant Guzder, MD Racialized embodiment of ethnic difference has identity implications for visible minorities and may constitute a development line that runs parallel to that of gender identity with similar progression over the life cycle. Internalization of racialized identity and racism is a complex process that involves […]