Mental health professionals across the U.S. and Latin America strive to break the stigma and have constructive conversation about this disorder. In September, they will reunite for the fourth annual Latin American OCD Congress in Valparaíso, Chile.
Dr. Sophia Banu’s continuous efforts to support refugees has led to her and her students’ to participate in FAM Houston, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to empower women who are mainly refugees and immigrants in Houston.
The topic of mental health manifests itself differently among varying religions, and while the stigma around mental healthcare still exists, professionals at Baylor College of Medicine strive to create access.
After a severe earthquake hit Turkey and Syria in early February, immediate aid was necessary. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake caused extreme devastation and destruction, killing more than 57,000 people and injuring more than 125,000 others.
International crises require global help and support, and Baylor College of Medicine is working to provide aid where it can.
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