208. Loneliness and social exclusion among migrant populations in Finland. Amani Al-mehsen.

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of loneliness and social exclusion on migrant populations in Finland with insights from Amani Al-mehsen.

Kaupallinen yhteistyö Suomen Punainen Risti / Commercial collaboration: Finnish Red Cross. According to studies loneliness and social exclusion are common experiences among migrant populations in Finland. These experiences often remain hidden, yet they can profoundly shape people’s sense of belonging, identity, and well-being across generations. In this episode, psychologist Nina Lyytinen speaks with journalist and author Amani Al-mehsen, who works as an Equality Specialist at Scouts of Finland, about loneliness and social exclusion in the context of migration in Finland. In this episode, you will hear about: The psychological, emotional, and social consequences of loneliness and social exclusion among migrant populations in Finland. How these experiences may appear among people with multigenerational migration histories. The individual, social, and structural factors that shape experiences of loneliness. What can be done in Finland to prevent loneliness and social exclusion among migrant populations. The Red Cross works to reduce loneliness across Finland. If loneliness affects you or you want to join as a volunteer, read more: https://www.redcross.fi/become-a-volunteer More…

People in this episode

Host: Nina Lyytinen

Guest: Amani Al-mehsen

Topics covered

• loneliness
• social exclusion
• migrant populations
• mental health
• identity
• well-being

Keywords

• loneliness
• social exclusion
• migrants
• Finland
• mental health
• well-being
• identity

Sponsors

Finnish Red Cross

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Scouts of Finland

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