Migrants, Refugees & Mental Health | Episode 8

About this episode

This episode discusses the mental health challenges faced by migrants and refugees, featuring personal stories and expert insights.

In this episode, Jr. Communication Officer Margi Marchetti summarises the main points of discussion during the event "Migrants, Refugees & Mental Health" hosted by MEP Estrella Dura Ferrandez and MEP Tilly Metz at the European Parliament for World Mental Health Day 2022. Different experts raised concerns and practices to support migrants' mental health and to promote tailored programs for each situation. The episode will also bring to you the voices of Ahmad (Syria) and Tetiana (Ukraine), two displaced persons who share their migration stories. 

People in this episode

Host: Margi Marchetti

Guests: Ahmad, Tetiana

Topics covered

• migrants
• refugees
• mental health
• World Mental Health Day

Keywords

• mental health support
• tailored programs
• migration stories

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Syria, Ukraine

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