A program run by Calgary's Ethiopian and Eritrean community is training its leaders to act as first responders and mental health advocates to meet the high demand for mental health supports in that community. "For many, many refugees, their community leaders and faith leaders are their first responders. Adanech Sahilie, founder of Immigrant Outreach Society, says faith leaders have already received training, and other community leaders will be trained in the coming weeks. (Submitted by Solomon Agaje)"The traditional mental health provision system, based on a one-size-fits-all mental health triaging system, doesn't really fit for minorities," said Agaje. She says the demand for mental health support is high and the risk factors in the Black community are many.

Source: Ethiopian News March 05, 2022 22:01 UTC