By: Rosalind Ghafar Rogers, PhD, LMHC, Clinical Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert with USCRI’s Refugee Health Services in Arlington, VA March is self-harm awareness month. Although less often talked about publicly, it is a common clinical problem that poses a significant public health concern. Research indicates that self-harm occurs in approximately 5% of adults, […]
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World Day of Social Justice
By: Rosalind Ghafar Rogers, PhD, LMHC, Clinical Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert with USCRI’s Refugee Health Services in Arlington, VA February 20 marks the World Day of Social Justice – a day that recognizes that social justice is inextricably linked to human rights and fundamental freedoms, which in turn are indispensable for the achievement […]
National Mental Wellness Month
January is National Mental Wellness Month. So, what is mental wellness and how does it differ from mental health? Mental health mostly pertains to our brain’s health and our overall functioning, whereas mental wellness is a broader term that covers all aspects of mental, emotional, social, and psychological stability and healthy functioning, recognizing the integrated […]
November 16: International Day for Tolerance
By: Rosalind Ghafar Rogers, PhD, LMHC, Clinical Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert with USCRI’s Refugee Health Services in Arlington, VA Societies are more diverse than ever, but intolerance is growing around the globe. Our world is currently steeped in conflict, oppression, violence, and war, all of which inflict incalculable suffering on innocent people. Sectarian […]
USCRI’s Refugee Health Services Department Takes Time to De-Stress
USCRI’s Refugee Health Services Department Takes Time to De-Stress By: Rosalind Ghafar Rogers, PhD, LMHC, Clinical Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert with USCRI’s Refugee Health Services in Arlington, VA There is an inherent amount of stress associated with refugee resettlement work. Dealing with the day-to-day needs of refugee clients, managing crisis situations, and bearing […]
International Day Against Violence and Bullying at School, Including Cyberbullying
The first Thursday of November is International Day Against Violence and Bullying at School, Including Cyberbullying and the theme for 2023 is No place for fear: Ending school violence for better mental health and learning. In supporting children and adolescents’ rights to safety, education, and health and well-being, UCSRI commemorates this day by raising awareness […]
International Stress Awareness Week & National Stress Awareness Day
International Stress Awareness Week & National Stress Awareness Day By: Rosalind Ghafar Rogers, PhD, LMHC, Clinical Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert with USCRI’s Refugee Health Services in Arlington, VA In recognition of International Stress Awareness week (Oct 30 to Nov 3) and National Stress Awareness Day (Nov 1), USCRI hopes to raise awareness about stress [...]
