Dr. Jonathan Platt is an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Iowa’s College of Public Health. Dr. Platt’s research integrates social theory with causal inference methods to better understand how systems of social stratification influence mental health disorders and disparities. Ms. Rose-Angele Mizose is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds using trauma-informed interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a psychodynamic perspective.

Title
Scaling a statewide program for peer‑led refugee mental health.

Learning Objectives
Attendees will be able to:
• Describe the process and challenges of refugee resettlement in the US, and implications for mental health
• List the goals and key components of Problem Management Plus (PM+)
• Discuss the process, opportunities, and challenges of statewide PM+ implementation in refugee communities
• Hear from those involved