PART 4: Supporting Afghan Newcomers' Mental Health Through Digital Inclusion: Addressing Depression 

This webinar is presented by Switchboard, a one-stop shop for refugee service providers in the United States. Learn more about Switchboard at www.SwitchboardTA.org.
This video focuses on the challenges of depression among Afghan newcomers. Designed for refugee service providers, this session explores how digital tools, such as telehealth apps and motivational audiobooks, can be leveraged to support mental health. You'll learn practical ways to integrate these resources into your service delivery, helping Afghan refugees manage depressive symptoms and improve their overall well-being. This video is essential for those looking to enhance their mental health support strategies with accessible digital solutions.
Hosted in June and July, 2024 these trainings were delivered by Freschta Naseri, a contributor to the Switchboard Digital Inclusion Program and a former coordinator for the team; Julie Heller, a Switchboard Digital Inclusion Program Manager; and Megan Rafferty, a Switchboard Training Officer for Mental Health and Wellness.
This six-session series is designed to help service providers address Afghan newcomers' mental health concerns by ensuring they have access to technological resources. The series will focus on three scenarios, based on real experiences, with clients who engage with technological tools to support their mental health.
By the end of this webinar series, you will be able to:
- Recognize common mental health concerns Afghan families encounter at different stages of their resettlement journey
- Identify ways to integrate technological tools and resources in supporting Afghan newcomers seeking mental, social, and emotional health services
Videos In This Series
- PART 1: Supporting Afghan Newcomers' Mental Health Through Technological Tools and Resources - • PART 1: Supporting Afg...
- Case Scenario: Overcoming Culture Shock with Technology - • PART 1 Case Scenario: ...
- PART 2: Supporting Afghan Newcomers' Mental Health Through Digital Inclusion - • PART 2: Supporting Afg...
- Case Scenario: Addressing Sleep Issues with Digital Tools - • PART 2 Case Scenario: ...
- PART 3: Supporting Afghan Newcomers' Mental Health through Digital Inclusion: Managing Anxiety - • PART 3: Supporting Afg...
- Case Scenario: Managing Anxiety and Focus Issues with Digital Tools - • PART 3 Case Scenario: ...
- PART 4: Supporting Afghan Newcomers' Mental Health Through Digital Inclusion: Addressing Depression - • PART 4: Supporting Afg...
- Case Scenario: Coping with Depression Using Digital Tools - • PART 4 Case Scenario: ...
- PART 5: Supporting Afghan Newcomers' Mental Health Through Digital Inclusion: Addressing Self-Harm Ideation - • PART 5: Supporting Afg...
- Case Scenario: Managing Self-Harm Tendencies with Digital Tools - • PART 5 Case Scenario: ...
- PART 6: Supporting Afghan Newcomers' Mental Health Through Digital Inclusion: Addressing Post-Traumatic Stress - • PART 6: Supporting Af...
- Case Scenario: Coping with Post-Traumatic Stress Using Digital Tools - • PART 6: Case Scenario:...
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