SXSW EDU 2025
Border Spaces & Care in Migrant Mental Health
Description:
The border is a significant space. Profound numbers of people are crossing borders, and the adversity faced during migration increases mental health risks. Yet, little attention has focused on the liminal space of border crossings and its impacts. Our panel proposes an in-depth examination of these effects and the partnerships necessary to create spaces of care at borders and beyond, through education, research, policy, and practice. Policymakers, scholars, and practitioners will discuss innovative strategies highlighting equity and accessibility.
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Takeaways
- Education: Showcase educational initiatives that equip youth, communities and stakeholders with tools to support migrants effectively.
- Mapping: Explore mental health, migration and border research from leading universities and organizations like the PanAmerican Health Organization/WHO
- Innovation: Offer actionable strategies for resilient systems adaptable to meet the diverse needs of migrants through training and capacity building.
Speakers
- Alesha Cid-Vega, Bilingual Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Technical Specialist, The New School
- Adam Brown, Psychology Professor, The New School
- Biz Herman, Researcher with Switchboard at the International Rescue Committee, Principal Investigator of the Annual Survey of Refugee Practitioners, International Rescue Committee
- Renato Oliveira e Souza, Chief for Mental Health and Substance Use, Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization
Organizer
Alesha Cid-Vega, Bilingual Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Technical Specialist, The New School for Social Research
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