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The fourth and final episodes discusses access to therapy and the barriers to same. It also signposts therapy services available and budget friendly options. While criticising some forms of therapy and highlighting the need for cultural sensitive therapy, certain mediums of mental health supports are recommended. Listen till the end for all that good info! Connect with us :Instagram: @youngmigrantnetwork / @akidwaTwitter: @akidwaWebsite: www.akidwa.ie

As this podcast was prepared by women, the mental health challenges arising from the mixed identity of migrant and mother in a foreign land, particularly Ireland, is dissected in this episode.Tales of trouble with the state for immigrant parent add flavour to the conversation.  Connect with us :Instagram: @youngmigrantnetwork / @akidwaTwitter: @akidwaWebsite: www.akidwa.ie

Joined by an asylum seeker, accessing direct provision in Ireland, podcasters discuss the challenges that arise from living in direct provision. For listeners who are unfamiliar with direct provision system in Ireland, this episode is an interesting way to gain more understanding on the subject.Ofcourse, the storytelling style of discuss makes for a rather engaging episode. Connect with us :Instagram: @youngmigrantnetwork / @akidwaTwitter: @akidwaWebsite: www.akidwa.ie

We begin from the very start by discussing what exactly mental health is and differentiating between mental health disorder and mental health issues. The immigrant identity and the loneliness in varying social settings is teased out. Surely, story telling features part of our discussions. Connect with us :Instagram: @youngmigrantnetwork / @akidwaTwitter: @akidwaWebsite: www.akidwa.ie