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The purpose of this guide is to provide insights and tools for addressing newcomers’ mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) needs. Implementing these MHPSS tools and best practices can help newcomer service providers— including caseworkers, social workers, qualified mental health professionals, and other community-based service providers—deliver effective MHPSS services and foster resilience among the newcomers they…
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When screening newcomer clients for depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), service providers need mental health screening tools that are simple and easy to use. Below we provide a brief introduction to these tools and links to resources with further information. With appropriate training, referral networks, and organizational support, these tools can be applicable…
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While severe mental illness is rare, caseworkers should be knowledgeable about working with individuals facing these issues. This guide will provide foundational information about mental illness and how the resettlement sector can provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed services to support recovery. Please see the companion guide, Supporting Newcomers with Significant Medical Conditions, for more details about…
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Two impact and three suggestive studies indicate positive outcomes from strengths-based approaches. Five studies were identified that have examined the outcomes of strengths-based approaches with refugee clients. These studies have addressed diverse outcomes including health, mental health, social support, English proficiency, and cultural and community connections. Strengths-based approaches can take many forms and have shown…
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Pre- and post-migration stressors such as trauma, loss, and cultural adjustment may put refugees and other newcomers at a heightened risk for substance use disorders. Additionally, newcomers frequently face challenges accessing health care, further increasing their vulnerability to substance use disorders and their effects. To best support clients, service providers should understand substance use and…
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Since the U.S. military’s evacuation from Afghanistan in 2021, political upheaval has led thousands of Afghan families to resettle in the United States. Many Afghan children and adolescents have experienced separation from and loss of loved ones, and service providers should understand how these losses impact Afghan youth clients’ overall mental health and wellbeing. This…
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In this fact sheet by Settle In, readers will explore the significance of mental health in the U.S. and its impact on overall well-being. The video addresses how mental health influences daily life, relationships, and emotional resilience, particularly during the resettlement journey. It covers various sources of emotional support, such as friends, family, mentors, and…
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This fact sheet by Settle In explains how stress impacts both physical and emotional well-being, causing changes in sleep, appetite, and energy levels. It covers common signs of stress, such as difficulty concentrating, mood changes, and feelings of isolation. Viewers will learn coping skills like maintaining a routine, getting enough sleep, moving your body, and…
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In this video, we explore the cultural beliefs surrounding mental health, trauma, and substance use among Afghan newcomers. Designed for mental health and psychosocial support service providers, this video offers a comprehensive overview of Afghan-specific explanatory models for mental health and trauma, prevalent culture-bound syndromes, and help-seeking patterns within this community. By the end of…
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In this video by Settle In, viewers will explore the significance of mental health in the U.S. and its impact on overall well-being. The video addresses how mental health influences daily life, relationships, and emotional resilience, particularly during the resettlement journey. It covers various sources of emotional support, such as friends, family, mentors, and professionals…
