Month: May 2016

Looking for an affordable computer?

bctealrtp Technology

Freegeek

 

If you are looking for a relatively cheap computer for basic tasks  (e.g., Internet, email, or Word), this organization refurbishes PCs and other computer equipment and sell in their “Thrift Store.” It’s all quite reasonably priced, and they are open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 11-6.

This information might be helpful to pass along to your students.

The only thing is that they install Linux on all their PCs, so users would have to get used to using Linux. Alternatively, they sell refurbished Mac computers.

Here is their website:

http://www.freegeekvancouver.org/

Culture, Context and the Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing of Syrians

bctealrtp Mental Health
We have been sent a link to the following article to add to this site:

Culture, Context and the Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing of Syrians

This report aims to provide information on the sociocultural background of the Syrian population as well as cultural aspects of mental health and psychosocial wellbeing relevant to care and support. It is based on an extensive review of the available literature on mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), within the context of the current armed conflict in Syria.

The full 52-page PDF report can be downloaded here:

http://mhinnovation.net/resources/culture-context-and-mental-health-and-psychosocial-wellbeing-syrians?mode=list#.VzIz8ayE7To

Citation:
Hassan, G., L. J. Kirmayer, and A. Mekki-Berrada. “Culture, context and the mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of Syrians: a review for mental health and psychosocial support staff working with Syrians affected by armed conflict.” (2015).