Healthcare for Humans: How Mental Healthcare Falls Short in Immigrant Communities

Published: Jan. 17, 2024, midnight

b'This episode features community leaders and prior podcast guests Ahmed Ali, Joseph Seia, Jennifer Huong, James Hang, and Morhaf. The episode delves into the complexities of mental health care within culturally diverse communities, emphasizing the need for culturally competent and trustworthy healthcare professionals and the challenges of language barriers, historical oppression, and cultural stigmas. The conversation covers topics such as the historical context of mental health in immigrant communities, the need for redefining mental health based on core community needs, and the importance of storytelling and non-clinical, culturally sensitive spaces for mental health support. The panel also discusses the impact of historical oppression on language and healing practices and the need to restore and build upon traditional healing practices. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen'