Course Summary
As behavioral health professionals, you play a pivotal role in addressing the complex mental health needs of refugee populations who have fled their home countries due to conflict, persecution, or violence. These individuals and families bring with them not only their hopes and dreams for a safer future but also the profound scars of their traumatic experiences.
Refugees often face unique challenges that can significantly impact their mental health, including language barriers, cultural differences, social isolation, and the stress of adapting to a new environment. Additionally, many refugees have experienced severe trauma, including war, torture, and the loss of loved ones, which can lead to a range of mental health issues, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. This training will equip you with the knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, effective, and culturally sensitive care.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize common mental health challenges during the refugee journey.
- Identify strategies to enhance cultural connection when caring for refugees.
- Integrate knowledge of trauma-informed care principles when caring for refugees.
Learning Audience
The learners for this training are behavioral health service providers, social workers, counselors, peer support specialists, and other professionals who support individuals with substance use and behavioral health conditions.
American Psychological Association Continuing Education (APA CE) Credits
This course is eligible for Continued Education Units (CEU) upon completion, which are awarded as follows:
- 1 APA CEU credit awarded per (1) hour of completed learning
The University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry maintains responsivity for this program and its content.
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Course Duration
Content Contributors
- Daniel Savin MD, Professor of Psychiatry Director, Refugee Mental Health Program, University of Colorado School of Medicine
- Farduus Y. Ahmed, MSW, Senior Instructor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Refugee and Immigrant Behavioral Health Therapist, Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic
