By: Rosalind Ghafar Rogers, PhD, LMHC, Clinical Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert with USCRI’s Refugee Health Services in Arlington, VA Self-Injury/Harm Awareness Day is internationally recognized on March 1st with the rest of the month of March dedicated to raising awareness, dispelling myths, and offering support for this highly stigmatized and often misunderstood topic. […]
Category: Refugee Health Services
The Dire Mental Health Effects of Restrictive Immigration Policies
By: Rosalind Ghafar Rogers, PhD, LMHC, Clinical Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert with USCRI’s Refugee Health Services in Arlington, VA The flood of announcements by the new Administration, including the indefinite suspension of the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP; read USCRI’s statement on this Executive Order), the resumption of Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) or commonly […]
Mental Wellness Month
By: Rosalind Ghafar Rogers, PhD, LMHC, Clinical Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert with USCRI’s Refugee Health Services in Arlington, VA As we transition from the holidays into the new year, January, which is Mental Wellness Month, provides us the opportunity to consciously reflect, assess, recalibrate, and fortify our mental wellness, fostering resilience and holistic […]
Human Rights Day: Advocating for Immigrants, Refugees And Their Right to Mental Health
By: Rosalind Ghafar Rogers, PhD, LMHC, Clinical Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert with USCRI’s Refugee Health Services in Arlington, VA Human Rights Day, celebrated annually on December 10, marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. This day serves as a reminder of the […]
The Double Minority Challenge Faced by Immigrants And Refugees with Disabilities
By Rosalind Ghafar Rogers, PhD, LMHC, Clinical Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert with USCRI’s Refugee Health Services in Arlington, VA December 3 is International Day of People with Disabilities and in observance of this day, USCRI stands in solidarity with and supports the dignity, rights, and well-being of all people with disabilities, particularly those who […]
International Day of Tolerance
Difference is of the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. The answer to difference is to respect it. Therein lies a most fundamental principle of peace: respect for diversity. – John Hume According to UNESCO’s Declaration of Principles on […]
International Day Against Violence & Bullying at School
By: Rosalind Ghafar Rogers, PhD, LMHC, Clinical Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert with USCRI’s Refugee Health Services in Arlington, VA November 7th is International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, including Cyberbullying. In recognition of this important day, USCRI recognizes that violence and bullying at school is an infringement on children’s and adolescents’ […]
World Mental Heath Day: Spotlight on Occupational Therapy Services at USCRI Cleveland
By: Rosalind Ghafar Rogers, PhD, LMHC, Clinical Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert with USCRI’s Refugee Health Services in Arlington, VA In recognition of World Mental Health Day and the importance of prioritizing work to promote better mental health for refugees and other forcibly displaced populations, I would like to highlight the important work being done […]
Domestic Violence Awareness
Written by: Rosalind Ghafar Rogers, PhD, LMHC, Clinical Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert with USCRI’s Refugee Health Services in Arlington, VA In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we, at USCRI, want to highlight this significant public health and human rights issue that transcends borders and is associated with numerous health, mental health, social, […]
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY: MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE
by: Rosalind Ghafar Rogers, PhD, LMHC, Clinical Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert with USCRI’s Refugee Health Services in Arlington, VA October 10 is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme is It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace. In recognition of this important day, USCRI would like to emphasize how integrally […]
