Rethink Rebuild Society invites you to a new episode of the ONLINE series:
Refugees, the Lived Experience
In this series of 'down to earth', online conversations, researchers present findings from their research work and discuss the relevance of these findings to the life and wellbeing of refugees.
On Zoom In Arabic with English translation.
The session will also be broadcast live on our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/RethinkRebuildSociety
This episode:
Refugees are at an increased risk of mental health difficulties due to negative experiences across their migratory journey to a safe country. Post-migration stressors for refugees in the UK may be exacerbated by the social and economic challenges that may, in turn, affect their mental health. Therefore, NHS mental health services must be responsive to the mental health needs of refugees.
In this episode of Refugees, the Lived Experience, researcher Leila Saeed will tell us about the findings of her research (part of her masters degree) on the provision of and access to NHS mental health services for refugees in the UK. She will explore the barriers faced by refugees in accessing mental health services and some of the suggestions made by workers in the field to overcome these barriers.
Leila Saeed
Leila is an NHS professional since who has worked in several community inclusion and engagement roles. She has had the privilege of working with various communities and individuals to promote health equity and access to healthcare services in the UK. Her current role involved creatively leading programmes aimed at fostering inclusion and support for underserved populations in the health care system.
In addition to her work experience, Leila has recently completed a Masters in public health at the University of Liverpool, which has provided her with with a deeper understanding of the social, economic, and environmental factors that impact community health. Leila's academic background, coupled with her hands-on experience, has equipped her with the tools to advocate for and develop initiatives that address the diverse needs of communities and she continues to be committed to driving positive impact within the health care field.
