Society and Workplace Diversity Group

Research updates and news from our Society and Workplace diversity group at the University of Bergen!

[Peter Ventevogel @VentevogelPeter]

New article synthesizes literature on mental health issues, systems of care and culturally relevant interventions for conflict-affected Afghans. Authored by 30 scholars, practitioners and programme managers, mostly Afghan nationals.
https://t.co/0HvEoANFBd
@Refugees @mhpss

[Society and Workplace Diversity Group @swdgroup]

It was great to jointly explore with so many stakeholders on the humanitarian field in Greece what is "meaningful collaborative research" and the impact policies and practices. The reference group has been set up and was kicked off on the 22nd of November in Attica!

[Society and Workplace Diversity Group @swdgroup]

Our Valeria Markova discussed with the group about the exciting work adapting Problem Management Plus (PM+) to the Norwegian context for a multilanguage group of refugees, emphasizing people with Congolese origin! #SenterforMigrasjonhelse #BergenKommune

[Society and Workplace Diversity Group @swdgroup]

Our research group meetings are back with exciting project presentations and discussions. Pierina Alexandra Benavente Velando discussed her qualitative study on the Management of the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences among working migrants in Norway.
#migranthealth #pandemic

[SJPH @JournalSjph]

The special issue includes contributions from, among others, our EIC @TerjeAEikemo, @ProfBambra, @paulakfranklin, @MansRosen, @BjerreHaase, @samharrisuib, @SandalGro, @wobir, @JShebehe, @MPauelsen, and @researchranger.

[SJPH @JournalSjph]

Our first special issue on the #COVID19 pandemic is now published! It includes 8 commentaries, 9 empirical articles as well as a study design article, memorial and editorial. Check it out here: https://t.co/Xd7MpzI7DN

[Society and Workplace Diversity Group @swdgroup]

SDG conference coming up next week! Our very own Shahnaz Amin Haaq is leading a workshop on gender equality. Join from anywhere in the world for free! Register here: https://t.co/0s74xd9CZQ

[Society and Workplace Diversity Group @swdgroup]

Latest publication from one of our PhD students, Samantha, and Prof Gro M Sandal on psychological distress during the lock-down in Norway. Take a peek!

[Samantha Marie Harris @sammarieharris]

Some vulnerable groups reported higher distress early in the lock-down in Norway, but effects were small. Trust in the health-care system among Norwegians is high. Can this act as a protective buffer against psychological distress? https://t.co/C2X7B91Ncf

[Society and Workplace Diversity Group @swdgroup]

For those who missed @samharrisuib's presentation about psych distress during corona at the public health and corona webinar (organized by @folkehelseforeningen & @JournalSjph), here's the YouTube link: https://t.co/cyIAZa5KJ9

[Society and Workplace Diversity Group @swdgroup]

Thanks to our reference group for the constructive and helpful comments yesterday. Sad not to be able to meet in person, but as we enter the dark season, many may have enjoyed participating from the comfort of their own homes. #hygge

[Society and Workplace Diversity Group @swdgroup]

Today concluded the final day of the migration conference 2020. A lot has happened since the last conference in 2018, but we still have a long way to go... Thank you to all the fantastic presentations, discussions, and conversations. Hope to see you all at the next conference!

[Society and Workplace Diversity Group @swdgroup]

Proud news: On the 18th of September, Valeria Markova will defend her PhD thesis: How do immigrants in Norway interpret, view, and prefer to cope with symptoms of depression? https://t.co/SOXnqyxJ6i

[Society and Workplace Diversity Group @swdgroup]

We are excited to announce that Michalis Lavdas is now a part of our research group! He has broad experience, having worked with EPAPSY NGO in Greece with isolated communities, promoting human rights in mental health and empowerment and more. Looking forward to our work together.

[Society and Workplace Diversity Group @swdgroup]

Another exciting publication from Valeria showing that the 'Cross-Cultural Coping Inventory is a reliable and valid measure of coping strategies related to depression, suitable for adults from different ethnic groups' https://t.co/IO1QmP3nid

[Society and Workplace Diversity Group @swdgroup]

How do different immigrant groups deal with depression? Our group recently published the following paper, which shows differences between immigrant groups in terms of help-seeking sources. https://t.co/5EVWHC4063

[Society and Workplace Diversity Group @swdgroup]

After many months of seeing each other on computer screens, it was refreshing to meet in person again! Wishing everyone a wonderful (and safe) summer 🌞

[Samantha Marie Harris @sammarieharris]

Had an absolutely fantastic time at the Bergen Summer Research School (zoom edition), learning about the social determinants of migrants' health. Thank you to @BergenResearch

[Society and Workplace Diversity Group @swdgroup]

Many people are still struggling to find information about COVID-19 in their native language. Here is a link to a useful webpage with important info in several different languages: https://t.co/ZEE8NHGk8B

[Society and Workplace Diversity Group @swdgroup]

General practitioners in Norway identify a range of barriers and facilitators in clinical consultations with refugees suffering from mental health problems. Read more about this in our recently published article, first authored by @samharrisuib : https://t.co/cCI2HJJeiY

[Society and Workplace Diversity Group @swdgroup]

Exciting migration conference coming up in autumn 2020. Now open for registration and abstract submissions! @UiB https://t.co/xNLqTap8Zl