Written by: Rosalind Ghafar Rogers, PhD, LMHC, Clinical Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert with USCRI’s Refugee Health Services in Arlington, VA It takes only a few seconds – coupled with a lack of knowledge and skills – for someone to drown. However, with the right awareness and actions, those seconds can save a life, instead. […]
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Innovative Solutions to Increase Access to Mental Health Services for Migrants & Refugees
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 Mental Health Awareness Month during the month of May, it is important to recognize the sizable gap that exists globally and domestically between individuals who need mental health care and those […]
Mental Health Awareness Month: Managing Occupational Hazards For Refugee Service Providers
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness during the month of May, USCRI recognizes the importance of prioritizing mental health as fundamental to overall well-being, fostering public education, eliminating stigma, and normalizing the practice of taking moments, big and small, to attend to our mental health without feeling shame or guilt. Many refugee service providers enter […]
World Health Day Spotlight- Leslie Olson
On World Health Day, we celebrate the work of healthcare workers around the world including our colleagues here at USCRI who work tirelessly to ensure our clients are able to easily navigate the country’s health systems and have access to tools and resources as needed. Meet Leslie Olson, licensed social worker and refugee wellness case […]
