(Satellite Location: East Erie) Cultural Crossroads: Navigating Child Refugee Mental Health
Cultural Crossroads: Navigating Child Refugee Mental Health
Young refugees face the dual challenge of dealing with their past traumas and adjusting to new cultures, which can be tough on their mental health. David Figueroa, D.O., a psychiatrist at LECOM Behavioral Health, highlights the specific mental health issues that child refugees experience. Dr. Figueroa explores how the clash of cultures, and the refugee journey can cause stress, sharing insights into effective ways to cope and emphasizing the importance of care that understands their cultural background.
Location: Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)—650 East Ave. Suite 120, Erie, PA 16503.
Date/Time: Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Parking: lot at 7th street entrance, 7th street street parking
David Figueroa, D.O., received his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences and his Master of Science in medical education from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his fellowship in child/adolescent psychiatry and his residency at Millcreek Community Hospital. Bilingual in Spanish and English, Dr. Figueroa provides compassionate psychiatric assessment and medication management services to individuals at LECOM Institute for Behavioral Health.
