Threats to the mental health of Black newcomers and support strategies

The Black population in Canada is growing mostly due to migration from Africa and the Caribbean. The largest increase is 349,000 persons during 2016-2021. While the post migration period can be challenging for immigrants and refugees, Black newcomers encounter additional barriers associated with the social determinants of health. This in turn influences their mental health. Since the goals of health equity is to ensure all peoples of Canada reach their fullest health potential, this webinar will offer strategies that providers can use to improve the quality of services and mental health outcomes for newcomers of African descent.

Objectives:

· To facilitate greater understanding of the factors that contribute to mental illness among Black immigrants and refugees

· To build service providers’ capacity to support Black newcomers in their efforts to achieve optimal mental health