I was in a refugee meeting at the health clinic this week. The director was discussing a patient incident, where the patient was in a mental health session for stress and depression. During the session, he shares how he hasn't been receiving food stamps, his family is soon to be evicted, he has no food for his child, etc. The psychotherapist spent the session discussing these basic needs that his case manager had overlooked. These are human services that should be provided to every refugee when they arrive in Colorado.
The director went on to say, when we don't have our basic needs: food, shelter, home, a feeling of belonging... this would obviously lead to stress and depression. Our human instinct makes us thrive for these things.
As I was thinking about this case, I could completely relate. I really want to take my experience and help others. So many people are going through hard times right now and I am fortunate. I wish I could just help everyone get what they need to survive and be happy!
