Between 2 Worlds - Promoting Mental Health Among Migrating Populations-View Presentation

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Dr. Gigi Bastian, a clinical psychologist, spoke about the work she has been doing at the Morehouse School of Medicine to address mental health challenges faced by Haitian immigrant and refugee populations. She highlighted the importance of understanding the unique experiences and trauma that these communities face, and the need for culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services. Dr. Bastian discussed the importance of community partnerships and collaboration in addressing these mental health needs. She shared examples of the resilience and strength within these communities, and how leveraging their existing assets and strengths can help support mental health. Dr. Bastian also emphasized the importance of self-care for clinicians working with traumatized populations. Overall, her work focuses on promoting mental health equity and improving accessibility, acceptability, and efficacy of mental health services for Haitian immigrant and refugee populations.

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Dr. Gigi Bastian

clinical psychologist

Morehouse School of Medicine

mental health challenges

Haitian immigrant

refugee populations

unique experiences

trauma

culturally appropriate mental health services

linguistically appropriate mental health services