Antioch University is thrilled to announce the publication of Phoebe K. Lewis’s dissertation, Post-migration Living Distress and Suicidal Behavior in Refugee Populations Resettled in Vermont, which explores the intersection of post-migration living distress (PMLD) and suicidality in refugees. This important work addresses a relatively underexplored area in the field of refugee psychology, focusing on how the post-migration experience contributes to psychological distress in resettled populations.
Guided by the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide (IPTS), Dr. Lewis’s research highlights the significant psychological challenges refugees face, particularly after resettling in new environments. Her dissertation examines how elements of the post-migration experience correlate with increased suicidality, with critical implications for clinical assessment, intervention, and future research in the field.
Phoebe K. Lewis, PsyD conducted her pre-doctoral internship at the White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center and will soon begin a post-doctoral fellowship on the PTSD track at the Albany Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She has extensive training in psychotherapy, forensic asylum evaluations, pediatric neuropsychological assessment, and college psychotherapy. Dr. Lewis is passionate about working with culturally diverse populations and is deeply committed to advancing equity, social cohesion, and expanding access to care.
Her dissertation represents a significant contribution to the field of refugee psychology and provides valuable insights for clinicians and researchers dedicated to improving the mental health of forcibly displaced populations.
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