Promoting resilience and mental well-being among immigrants in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study
The interactive virtual discussion sessions helped maintain social connectedness, provided support and a sense of community for immigrants, enhancing resilience, and positively impacting mental wellness. Language-assisted virtual discussion sessions can support immigrants during a health emergency.
Authors
- Mamata Pandey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8801-1999)
- Geoffrey Maina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4982-9656)
- Rejina Kamrul
- Yiting Fang
- Tricia LaPlante
- Jan Pyle
- Neelu Sachdev
- Denise Babcock
Institutions
- University of Regina (CA)
- Saskatchewan Health Authority (CA)
- Prince Albert Grand Council (CA)
- University of Saskatchewan (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Psychology
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-03658-0
- Primary Topic
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00