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Hey IYJL,
At yesterday's meeting, we asked for testimonies regarding mental health. Below are some guiding questions for the testimony section of the February 4th Mental Health Workshop. If you'd rather do this as an interview either by phone or in person, let me know. If not, please respond to the questions and e-mail them one of the following people:
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Your testimony will be anonymous when we share it on February 4th. Names and any other identifying information will not be shared with anyone. If you have questions, please let us know.
Thank you.
GUIDING QUESTIONS:
What is mental health to you?
Do you think your undocumented status has affected your mental health? If so, in what ways?
Have you ever experienced anxiety? Fear? Anger? Depression? What triggers these emotions?
Have you ever talked to anyone (a family member, friend, teacher, counselor, mental health professional) about your experiences?
Do you know of any resources available to undocumented people (In your community, school, workplace, etc.)?
Have you looked for professional help in your school, local community organization, local clinic? What was your experience like? Did you find it useful?
If you haven’t sought help, why not?
Based on your own experiences, is there any advice you would like to offer to mental health professionals ?
- Cindy
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Immigrant Youth Justice League
The Immigrant Youth Justice League is a Chicago-based organization led by undocumented youth working towards full recognition of the rights and contributions of all immigrants through education, leadership development, policy advocacy, resource gathering, and mobilization.
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The February 4th event is going to target mental health professionals in Chicago, it will involve panelists focusing on various areas of research and who will explain their own experiences documenting and increasing the research into this area. We are in the need of more testimonies. Again, this information will be kept confidential, no names will be shared. You may also send me the information via PM if you do not wish to use your personal e-mail, I am part of this organization and part of the committee planning that event.
Thanks,
buckminsterfullerene