Megan Sienkiewicz

Second year MPH student in the Population and Family Health Department at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health

[PFMH at Columbia @PFMH_Columbia]

#Publichealth experts say the expansion of #Title42 “undermines the principle of non-discrimination that is foundational to public health and a bedrock of human rights and refugee law.”

Read their letter to the Biden administration here. https://t.co/0StFtxbDit

[cass biehn | VESUVIUS out now 🌋 @cassbeewrites]

remember, a first draft doesn’t have to be perfect! except for mine. mine must be flawless or I might as well quit. I am the only one this applies to.

[Megan Sienkiewicz @Megsienkiewicz4]

@rtvilit @neekstweets @theovareli @AKayumAhmed1 #P8607 I had similar thoughts to these throughout the reading! Perhaps the PH principles be reworked to include a decolonizing lens, and that it be done by those in communities the principles intend to serve? Although, I think the issue of coercion still stands.

[Megan Sienkiewicz @Megsienkiewicz4]

@AKayumAhmed1 #P8607 Those who uphold the law do so"..with the clear conscience of an upholder of the peace; yet he is the bringer of violence.." The oppressor enacts violence disguised as order. Violence must challenge violence, as there is no orderly decolonization under a repressive system.

[Megan Sienkiewicz @Megsienkiewicz4]

@Emmitwo @sns2188 @AKayumAhmed1 #P8607 This is a great idea! Tik Tok is such a influential social media platform at the moment and could be utilized to ensure a wide variety of people are exposed to creative advocacy tactics, whether its music or other mediums.

[Megan Sienkiewicz @Megsienkiewicz4]

@AKayumAhmed1 #P8607 Art, music, poetry, etc., are all creative mediums used for expression. They have the power to reach people on a deeper emotional level and tell stories. Advocacy groups can use such tactics to connect people to their issue and build a strong connection with communities.

[Megan Sienkiewicz @Megsienkiewicz4]

@EmmaWarshaw @AKayumAhmed1 @Columbia @usnews @nytimes #P8607 I completely agree! Students hold the most power in their ability to circulate existing issues at Columbia in the press. The university would be sure to respond to student concerns in order to avoid more negative press.

[Megan Sienkiewicz @Megsienkiewicz4]

@AKayumAhmed1 @Columbia @usnews @nytimes Students can use this opportunity to stress their own concerns, such as healthcare access on campus. In an effort to avoid more negative press, or even a further drop in ranking, Columbia may be more responsive to addressing such concerns in a timely manner. #P8607

[Megan Sienkiewicz @Megsienkiewicz4]

@Igouse1 @AKayumAhmed1 Exactly, I completely agree! I think both these schools of thoughts are essential to moving advocacy efforts forward. #P8607

[Megan Sienkiewicz @Megsienkiewicz4]

@AKayumAhmed1 The perspective of natural scholars establishes and reinforces the idea that HR are universal and belong to everyone. The prospective of protest scholars assists in furthering the HR agenda by defending those who experience injustice. Therefore, they complement each other #P8607

[Dominique Isabelle Hyde @DominiqueHyde]

The resilience of those forced to flee their homes inspires me each and every day. But the resilience of displaced children is unmatched.

They have so much potential and we must all work for a world where they can thrive. #WorldChildrensDay

[Soumitra 🌻 সৌমিত্র சௌமித்ரா سومترہ @netshrink]

"We call for an alternative interpretation of global as comprehensive, inclusive, and embracing all—eg, cultures (countries and regions), stakeholders, and sectors in all endeavours extending from research, policy development, & mental health services"
@toymango @thewrittenro
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[Generation Mental Health @GenMHTeam]

"and if it doesn't represent people's voices, and if it's not coming from a point of justice, of starting to really level out and push out things like racism and colonialism and imperialism... our work is always going to fall short" - Shinichi Daimyo of @ProjectHOME

[Generation Mental Health @GenMHTeam]

This conversation on #Ethics and the #FutureofMH is critical! "If there's anything that i've learned is that we can come up with many fancy frameworks and reference different papers but at the very end of the day, if it's not helping people..." 1/2

[Michael Barbaro @mikiebarb]

You and me both.

[Generation Mental Health @GenMHTeam]

Yes!! This right here is the #FutureofMH!

[Megan Sienkiewicz @Megsienkiewicz4]

@HannahCarlon @emilystarratt @elenarstein @victoriavotaw @JuliaESwan @AkshitiTodi @nfs0121 You’ve done the same for me ❤️

[Megan Sienkiewicz @Megsienkiewicz4]

Thank you, Danielle! Amplify women scientists and keep it going! @trucktrogdan @HannahCarlon @SaraGanetis

[Danielle Shayani @DanielleShayani]

Thank you, Meg! Miss you tons! Amplify women scientists and keep it going! @EmmaArchibald96 @sw4618 @AllyGrillo @KateMIverson @MollySawdy @Megsienkiewicz4 @HardinSabrina1 @elevatdmiracles @AllieCole56 @kir_christensen

[National Child Traumatic Stress Network @nctsn]

Recent paper aims to review existing research on the traumatic impact of hate-based violence and the mental health needs of survivors and communities affected by this type of violence: https://t.co/G2gzv52dYr

[ISSTD @ISSTD]

"When trauma memories are left unexamined, they become distorted, so when the survivor offers an account, it is riddled with discrepancies, gaps and contradictions. . ." https://t.co/rvz81Npift