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ADAMH Cultural Competency: ADAMH Presents the Second Viewing of "Seeking Cure: A Somali Experience" on June 19 at Columbus Public Health Kevin Dixon, ADAMH Vice President of Cultural Competency and Abdisalam Aato, Founder of Olol Film Productions ADAMH, the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County, in partnership with Olol Film Productions presented Seeking Cure – A Somali Experience at the Global Mall in March. For this event, over 50 Somalis gathered to watch the video and learn more about the ADAMH system of care, and discuss the issues concerning their community. On June 19, at Columbus Public Health located on 240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus at 2 p.m., ADAMH will host the second showing of the video, Seeking Cure: A Somali Experience. The video showing will give Somali residents another opportunity to learn about ADAMH and the ADAMH system of care. For this video, ADAMH contacted Olol Film Productions who is the first Somali-owned and run film production company in the United States. With insight from the Abdisalam Aato, Olol Film Founder, ADAMH created a video with a comprehensive message to the Somali community. The message of the video is aimed to give Somalis an understanding of the mental health and substance abuse problems they may face as a result of their traumatic backgrounds. The video was recorded in English and Somali, providing viewers with options to improve their mental and physical health in a western society. Recent studies show that the number of Somali refugees suffering from chronic mental disorders is estimated to be around 50 percent. "The individuals who attended the first video showing had genuine concern for the health of their community, they want to understand how the ADAMH system works but language barriers have been an issue, because this video was created in their native language they have a unique opportunity to learn," Dr. Dixon stated. Because of their traumatic backgrounds, Somalis face challenges with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social isolation, stress from transitioning to the United States, inter-generational family conflict, and substance abuse issues. The goal of this project is to improve the health and well being of Somalis though outreach and education. This viewing will be the second of four viewings planned for 2009. For more information about the video or for information about the next viewing, please contact Alisha Wilkes at awilkes@adamh.co.franklin.oh.us or call 614-222-3767. |
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