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Promoting the Mental Health of Somali Refugee Women and Their Children Nadifa Osman Women of Africa Resource Development Association Jo?n Patterson University of Minnesota School of Public Health Somali Womens Support Circle Single parent issue Demise of families’ economic status and stability Poverty and racism Language barrier Educational challenge of adults and children Pregnancy Health Needs Child birthing: In Somali, women had many forms of support that do not exist for them in the U.S. Extended family provided emotional financial support Help with chores in the home New mother had few worries Hard labor: excessive bleeding, lower back pain and soreness of the joints Threat of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases Many youth are becoming sexually active before marriage The culture accepts polygamy Physical Health Needs Oral health was not an issue in Somalia However in America, it is quite common for Somali women and children to have oral health issues. Nutrition, diet and exercise: In Somali, people walk as opposed to driving everywhere Mental Health Needs Many women experienced torture themselves or witnessed torture first hand in Somalia This experience has left mental scares that negatively affect their mental well being. Their mental health problems are exacerbated due to Social, economic and cultural factors Mistrust of mental health providers who do not respect, or are incompatible with the culture of the people they serve creates a barrier to seeking medical attention The overall stress of being a single parent contributes to women’s mental health being extremely fragile. Conclusions Leading to Somali  Women’s Support Circle In general, individuals are best served by professionals from their cultural or ethnic group Somali women need to obtain services from Somali professionals who best understand their culture dynamics, behaviors and norms. It is imperative that someone from the