Improving Mental Health Support for Asylum Seekers and Refugees, 8 June 2016

ICO Conference Centre, London | 2016-06-08

Chaired by Guglielmo Schinina Head of Mental Health The International Organisation of Migration, and researched and produced in partnership with the Child and Family Refugee Service at The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, this important and timely conference will support delegates to better understand and meet the needs of asylum seekers and refugees.

With national updates from Maurice Wren Chief Executive The Refugee Council, and Paul Farmer Chief Executive MIND and case study presentations topics will include; understanding the psychological impact of traumatic experiences associated with asylum seekers and refugees; methodologies used by specialist teams to support these populations; developing the skills to respond to the needs of these communities.

For further information and to book your place visit

http://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/mental-health-support-for-asylum-seekers-and-refugees or email kerry@hc-uk.org.uk

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