ME program designed to help Afghan refugees heal

For many young Afghan refugees arriving in Maine, experiences of violence, displacement, and uncertainty have led to significant mental health challenges. A new program through Catholic Charities Maine, highlighted by NPR's Rhitu Chatterjee, offers a holistic approach to helping them heal and rebuild their lives.
As Chatterjee noted, these young people are grappling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression, compounded by the difficulties of adjusting to life in a new country.
Maine’s Afghan Placement Program (APP) is designed to meet these challenges by providing trauma-informed care and culturally responsive mental health support. This program offers young refugees both individual and group therapy, giving them a...