The State of Stigma

October 2022 — The State of Stigma: Mental Health Needs of the Refugee Community

Migrants and refugees can be exposed to various stress factors which affect their mental health and well-being before and during their migration journey and during their settlement and integration.

MODERATED BY—Matt Smith, Executive Director of PreventionFocus

Jessica Hernandez, MSW

Journeys End Refugee Services

La-Verne Blades, MSW

Psychosocial Support Specialist Jewish Family Services

Mr. Rubens Mukunzi

Refugee from Rwanda

More Facebook Live Events

September 2023 — Influential Voices in the Black Community Talk about Mental Health and Stigma

May 2023 — State of Stigma: Dealing with Grief and Loss

April 2023 — State of Stigma: Postpartum Depression and How it Impacts Families

March 2023 — State of Stigma: Mental Wellness of Providers & Families of People with Developmental Disabilities

February 2023 — The State of Stigma: How Stigma Impacts Caregivers

January 2023 — The State of Stigma: Mental Wellness in the New Year

November 2022 — The State of Stigma: Veterans Mental Health

September 2022 — The State of Stigma: How Teachers and Staff Manage the Stress of Returning to School

Our regular Facebook live events bring together experts from the mental health field and broader community to share information and about mental health topics and efforts to reduce stigma. These events are always free and open to the public.

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