Multimedia content on refugee and asylum-seeking adults

This page provides a selection of links to multimedia resources, including audio recordings, videos, podcasts, and webinar presentations developed by researchers and practitioners to train and educate health and social care professionals who work with refugees and asylum seekers.

We would like to express our appreciation to the experts and practitioners whose contributions are presented here. Their work and insights have enriched our archive and elevated the standards of practice for professionals supporting refugees and asylum seekers.

Follow the links below to access the resources.

    • The London School of Economics, Department of International Development, hosts a number of podcasts including ‘Refugee Realities’ created by students on the Forced Displacement and Refugees course in the ID Department.

    • The Migration Podcast is hosted by the International Migration, Integration, & Social Cohesion Europe, IMISCOE, (International Migration Research Network), a network of scholars from different countries and from various disciplines including sociology, political science, anthropology, economics, law, demography, public administration, geography, and history.

    • Navigate: A guide to asylum life in Scotland Podcast. This podcast is run by the volunteers at the Mental Health Foundation who share their experiences and interview experts about four aspects of life in Scotland for people seeking asylum.

    • Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement MHPSS Hub. The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub, hosted by the Danish Red Cross, works to advance mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) across the RCRC Movement. It partners with several humanitarian organisations and academic institutions to support the mental well-being of vulnerable communities, staff, and volunteers, especially during crises. The Hub promotes mental health as a fundamental right and offers resources including guides & tools, videos, and podcasts, some of which are available in a range of languages and can be filtered by language or topic.

    • Refugee Action - The Experts by Experience Podcast
      Supported by Refugee Action, the Expert by Experience (EbE) network podcast is a national group formed of people seeking asylum and those with refugee status. The purpose of this podcast is to strengthen understanding, build bridges and break down the stigma toward people seeking asylum and refugees.

    • Refugee Radio Podcasts. Refugee Radio is an independent charity based in Brighton and Sussex. Founded in 2008 by refugee and human rights advocates, it serves as a platform for sharing diverse stories and experiences. The podcast aims to enhance understanding, increase awareness of refugee issues, and support the promotion of human rights.

    • The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) offers podcasts that share the latest advancements in psychology, psychiatry, and neuroscience, focusing on evidence-based research and innovative practices. These episodes provide insights from experts and cover a range of relevant topics for professionals and those interested in mental health. To find a specific podcast topic enter keywords in the search box.

    • Speaking of Psychology. This audio podcast series highlights some of the latest, most important, and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these resources will help individuals apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.

    • UNHCR - Forced to Flee Podcast. Hosted by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, this podcast tells the extraordinary stories of people who lived through some of the most tumultuous events of the past 70 years.

    • University of Manchester - Talking Migration. This podcast explores migration politics through interviews with experts and engaging debates. Produced by Dr Clara Sandelind (a lecturer in political theory) and supported by the University of Manchester, Talking Migration provides a comprehensive look at the complexities of migration.

    • University of Oxford - Mental health interventions for refugee children. Schroeder, E. (2019).  University of Oxford Podcasts. The Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford.

    • University of Oxford - Podcast series. These feature experts from different backgrounds and cover a variety of topics, including migration, the dynamics of forced migration and displacement, as well as issues related to refugees and asylum seekers. You can browse the 100 most recently updated series or search all 800+ podcast series for matching titles or descriptions. To search across series, episodes, contributors, keywords etc, use the Search box at the top of the screen. Here are some notable podcasts that focus on refugees and asylum seekers and migration.

    • The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) - Mental health resources for refugees and asylum seekers. MHF is dedicated to preventing mental ill health and promoting positive mental well-being across the UK. It offers mental health tips, guidance, and resources — including specific support for refugees and asylum seekers, with some materials available in multiple languages.

    • Migrant Help’s Asylum Advice Guide. Migrant Help has developed a guide (available in multiple languages) that takes asylum seekers through each stage of the asylum process. It is designed to help individuals seeking asylum navigate the system, understand their rights and responsibilities, and make informed decisions.

    • UN News – Global perspective human stories. United Nations news provides news articles on migrant and refugee related matters in a number of languages.

    • United Nations of High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR, Teaching About Refugees. This page contains a collection of UNHCR teaching materials on refugees, asylum, and migration for primary and secondary education, as well as some guidance for teachers working with refugee children in the classroom.

    • Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement MHPSS Hub. The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub, hosted by the Danish Red Cross, works to advance mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) across the RCRC Movement. It partners with several humanitarian organisations and academic institutions to support the mental well-being of vulnerable communities, staff, and volunteers, especially during crises. The Hub promotes mental health as a fundamental right and offers resources including guides & tools, videos, and podcasts, some of which are available in a range of languages and can be filtered by language or topic.

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