Facilitating Access to Mental Health & Psychosocial Support
FOR PROVIDERS
Facilitating Access to Mental Health & Psychosocial Support
Talking with refugee children and youth about mental health and recognizing when additional support may be needed can feel challenging, especially for providers who are not mental health specialists. Cultural beliefs, stigma, language differences, and limited familiarity with mental health systems in the United States may make newcomer youth and families hesitant to discuss emotional concerns openly. Having a basic understanding of how to approach mental health conversations, use simple screening tools, and respond to concerns in a supportive way can help providers feel more confident in these situations. By learning how to navigate these discussions and connect families to appropriate services when needed, providers can play an important role in promoting early support and improving mental health outcomes for refugee youth.
RESOURCES: Facilitating Access to Mental Health & Psychosocial Support
for Providers
Talking to Youth and Families about Mental Health
Addressing the Mental Health of Refugee Children & Youth Part II: Facilitating Effective Conversations with Youth and Families
Resource Type: Webinar
Source: USCRI Refugee Youth Resource Center
Facilitating Effective Conversations about Mental Health with Newcomer Youth and Families: A Guide for Providers
Resource Type: PDF
Source: USCRI Refugee Youth Resource Center
Facilitating Discussions About Mental Health with Afghan Newcomer Communities
Resource Type: PDF
Source: Switchboard
Listening for Change: Applying Motivational Interviewing to Support Refugee and Newcomer Goals
Resource Type: Blog
Source: Switchboard
Afghan Health: Mental Health Conversation Guide
Resource Type: Guide
Source: Migration Health Initiative
Screening
️ Opening Doors to Mental Health Support: A Screening Guide for Resettlement Providers
Resource Type: Blog
Source: Switchboard
Effective Practices for Mental Health Screening Across Cultures
Resource Type: Webinar
Source: Switchboard
Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health - Domestic Guidance
Resource Type: Website
Source: Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Considerations in Using Mental Health Screening Measures with Afghan Clients
Resource Type: PDF
Source: Migration Health Initiative
Mental Health Screen for Refugee Populations
Resource Type: Webinar
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Assessments
Measures that are Appropriate for Refugee Children and Families
Resource Type: PDF
Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Resource Mapping
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Service Mapping
Resource Type: Guide
Source: Center for Adjustment, Recovery and Resilience (CARRE)