This study examines the mental health needs of Ukrainian refugees in Philadelphia through interviews with Ukrainian-speaking professionals. Key challenges include trauma, loneliness, acclimation, and language barriers. Findings stress the importance of resilience, culturally competent therapy, and community support, as well as the need for trauma-informed care, and social integration strategies.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Analyze how war-related trauma and displacement affect the mental health of Ukrainian refugees, particularly through the lens of disability justice and intersectionality.
Identify strategies for mental health professionals to incorporate disability justice principles into their therapeutic approaches.
Promote trauma-informed, inclusive, and sustainable mental health practices that foster resilience, mutual aid, and empowerment among Ukrainian refugees, including those with disabilities.
