Promoting resilience and mental well-being among immigrants in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic had significant impacts on the lives and mental health of individuals across the globe. Due to language barriers and social, economic, and cultural factors, these challenges were amplified for immigrants to Canada during the pandemic, putting them in an increasingly vulnerable position.

The objective

Of the study was to document the challenges experienced, the impacts on mental health, and other aspects of life, and support immigrants during the COVID-19 pandemic by engaging new immigrants, using a virtual platform that offered a new approach for collaboration.

Methodology

Taking a community-based research approach in collaboration with the Regina Immigrant Women Center, 14 language-assisted discussion sessions were hosted virtually

SUBMITTER: Pandey M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12752128 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature