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What does culturally responsive mental health care look like for Afghan refugee families rebuilding their lives after displacement?
In this presentation from the Global Refugee Mental Health Symposium, Dr. Nilofar Sami, Ph.D. explores evidence-based, culturally responsive approaches to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Afghan refugee children, adolescents, and families.
Drawing on her clinical experience and work through Maristan's Refugee Wellness and Success Program, Dr. Sami discusses the unique challenges Afghan families face following resettlement—including trauma, language barriers, and navigating unfamiliar healthcare systems. She highlights practical interventions that combine psychological best practices with cultural understanding, community engagement, and family-centered care to foster resilience and long-term wellbeing.
Whether you are a mental health professional, educator, researcher, humanitarian worker, or community leader, this session offers valuable insights into creating more accessible, compassionate, and culturally responsive support for refugee communities.
Presentation
Culturally Responsive Mental Health Interventions for Afghan Refugee Families
About the Speaker
Dr. Nilofar Sami, Ph.D. is a clinician and Education Specialist at Maristan, where she supports the Refugee Wellness and Success Program through refugee youth mental health training, adult education workshops, and culturally responsive community services for refugee families.
A clinical-community psychologist, Dr. Sami has extensive experience working with immigrant, refugee, and underserved communities. Her work focuses on helping children, adolescents, and families navigate trauma, displacement, and stress while promoting healing through culturally and spiritually responsive care. She also co-hosts Salamatee Khana Wadai Shuma, a Dari-language parenting program that integrates Islamic values with evidence-based parenting strategies.
About the Global Refugee Mental Health Symposium
The Global Refugee Mental Health Symposium brings together leading clinicians, researchers, humanitarian practitioners, and community leaders to explore innovative, evidence-based, and culturally responsive approaches to supporting the mental health of refugees and displaced populations worldwide.
Learn more about Maristan:
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What does culturally responsive mental health care look like for Afghan refugee families rebuilding their lives after displacement?
In this presentation from the Global Refugee Mental Health Symposium, Dr. Nilofar Sami, Ph.D. explores evidence-based, culturally responsive approaches to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Afghan refugee children, adolescents, and families.
Drawing on her clinical experience and work through Maristan's Refugee Wellness and Success Program, Dr. Sami discusses the unique challenges Afghan families face following resettlement—including trauma, language barriers, and navigating unfamiliar healthcare systems. She highlights practical interventions that combine psychological best practices with cultural understanding, community engagement, and family-centered care to foster resilience and long-term wellbeing.
Whether you are a mental health professional, educator, researcher, humanitarian worker, or community leader, this session offers valuable insights into creating more accessible, compassionate, and culturally responsive support for refugee communities.
Presentation
Culturally Responsive Mental Health Interventions for Afghan Refugee Families
About the Speaker
Dr. Nilofar Sami, Ph.D. is a clinician and Education Specialist at Maristan, where she supports the Refugee Wellness and Success Program through refugee youth mental health training, adult education workshops, and culturally responsive community services for refugee families.
A clinical-community psychologist, Dr. Sami has extensive experience working with immigrant, refugee, and underserved communities. Her work focuses on helping children, adolescents, and families navigate trauma, displacement, and stress while promoting healing through culturally and spiritually responsive care. She also co-hosts Salamatee Khana Wadai Shuma, a Dari-language parenting program that integrates Islamic values with evidence-based parenting strategies.
About the Global Refugee Mental Health Symposium
The Global Refugee Mental Health Symposium brings together leading clinicians, researchers, humanitarian practitioners, and community leaders to explore innovative, evidence-based, and culturally responsive approaches to supporting the mental health of refugees and displaced populations worldwide.
Learn more about Maristan:
🌐 maristan.org
Follow Maristan:
Instagram: instagram.com/maristanorg
Facebook: facebook.com/maristanorg
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/maristan
YouTube: youtube.com/@maristanorg
