Migrants and Refugees, Vulnerable Populations during COVID-19

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Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie

Dr. Allie Sharma

41 episodes

1 week ago

Welcome to Coping with COVID-19. I’m Dr. Allie Sharma, a psychiatrist, mental health advocate, fellow human, and mother of 2. The COVID-19 Pandemic is challenging the usual pillars that keep us grounded throughout our lives. My goal with this interview series is to create a safe space to collectively share our stories and offer ideas for maintaining mental health and finding the silver lining in light of this health crisis. *This is for informational purposes only and is not considered medical advice.*

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Migrants and Refugees, Vulnerable Populations during COVID-19

Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie

22 minutes 25 seconds

5 years ago

Migrants and Refugees, Vulnerable Populations during COVID-19

Guglielmo Schininà is a mental health and psychosocial expert at the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Listen to Dr. Allie in Conversation as they speak on the Experience of Migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mr. Schininà is Head of Mental health, Psychosocial Response and Intercultural Communication at the International Organization for Migration (IOM). He is an expert in psychosocial activities in war-torn situations and disasters, with vulnerable migrants and victims of trafficking, and in cultural integration. He has worked as manager of psychosocial programs, psychosocial technical advisor and psychosocial trainer in more than 70 Countries worldwide, including in Europe, the Middle East, East and West Africa, Asia and the Caribbeans for different international Organizations including UNICEF in Moldova, and the United Nations Development Program in Serbia, Non-Governmental Organizations, including the Italian Consortium of Solidarity and War Child, and academic institutions including the Catholic University of Milan. He designs and co-direct the Summer School in Psychosocial Interventions in Migration, Emergency and Displacement at the Scuola Sant’Anna in Pisa.

Important Links from IOM:

Website: https://www.iom.int/mental-health-psychosocial-response-and-intercultural-communication

Manual: https://www.iom.int/mhpsed

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1116163001912545/

MHD twitter: https://twitter.com/health_iom?lang=en

COVID guide: https://eea.iom.int/publications/covid-19-guidance-and-toolkit-iom-mental-health-and-psychosocial-support-mhpss-teams

Please note that the contents of Coping with COVID-19 are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Coping with COVID-19.

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

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