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Gifty’s research focuses on addressing mental health disparities among immigrants and refugees in the United States, emphasizing postmigration stressors like employment challenges and discrimination. Gifty aims to uncover policy-related determinants of mental health, providing insights to inform advocacy and support initiatives. Additionally, her work explores the effects of racial-ethnic discrimination on mental health trajectories, highlighting the intergenerational impact on young migrants. By identifying risk and protective factors, Gifty leverages within-group strengths and vulnerabilities to inform trauma treatments, contributing to the understanding of race-based traumatic stress in clinical science. Ultimately, she seeks to develop culturally tailored interventions and advocate for policies supporting mental health care for migrant populations, promoting health equity and improved outcomes for marginalized communities.
MORE ABOUT GIFTY
Gifty, a Ghanaian immigrant, navigated the complexities of adapting to American life while facing racial discrimination and cultural stigma around mental health. Her unique perspective aims to bridge mental health disparities and advocate for marginalized communities, fostering intergenerational healing and resilience.
