Episode 38 | Supporting the Mental Health of Refugee Children & Families

In this month’s episode, Janet speaks with Dr. Debra Stein, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at the Garry Hurvitz Sickkids Centre for Community Mental Health. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in supporting newcomer children, youth, and families, addressing resettlement and acculturation concerns.

As an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, Dr. Stein lectures on refugee mental health to diverse audiences. She also serves as a Subject Matter Expert for CAMH's Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project.

During the episode, Janet and Debra discuss the types of families that Debra supports, how their experiences differ depending on where they come from, the concerns they are facing and the value of social support.

You can find out more about supporting children and families new to Canada here.