Date
November 5, 2026
November
05
340 Case Hall
Refugees, Displacement & Global Mental Health
Refugees, Displacement, & Global Mental Health: Lessons from Research, Practice, & Community Engagement
Nov. 5 from 7 to 8 p.m. in 340 Case Hall
Presented by Ibrahim Luberenga
Professional Biography
Ibrahim Luberenga is a Ph.D. candidate in Human Development and Family Studies, specializing in Couple and Family Therapy, at Michigan State University. He holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in Community Psychology from Makerere University, Uganda.His academic and professional work focuses on global mental health, trauma-informed care, refugee mental health, workplace well-being, and family-based interventions. His experience spans clinical practice, community-based mental health programming, research, teaching, program evaluation, and supervision in Uganda and the United States.
He is a co-founder of Ikipedori Mental Health Foundation in Uganda, where he contributes to research, program development, evaluation, and mental health initiatives supporting underserved communities. His work has also included research on mental health systems, refugee mental health interventions, and the training and supervision of lay mental health workers in community-based settings.
His current doctoral research examines how workplace conditions and work–family conflict influence mental health and family functioning among professionals serving refugee populations in the United States.
Through his academic and professional journey, he remains committed to connecting research, clinical practice, and community engagement to improve mental health outcomes, particularly among underserved and vulnerable populations.
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
340 Case Hall