Marja Bergen

author, mental health advocate, follower of Christ

Month: September 2025

Determination and hope prevail

In this blogpost I share the story of a good Rohingya friend, Ro Niyamot Ullah – a person to be much admired. The story, in his words: Today, I am truly humbled and proud to share that I have successfully completed the “Global Youth Climate Training”, a collaboration between the The Global Youth Coalition (GYC) […]

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Humility is the key when leading

In the photo: António Guterres, Secretary-general of the United Nations during his Ramadan visit in March 2025 said, “I have come to Bangladesh to express my solidarity with Rohingya refugees and the Bangladeshi communities hosting them.” FAITH AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT Jesus once said, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with […]

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Many people to love

Dear readers, Every morning nowadays I awake with tears deep inside about the pain I’ve been witnessing, especially in the suffering of the Rohingya. But also, the pain I witness in some of the people I live with in my home community of Derby Manor. There are quite a few who are waiting for a […]

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How to start a Living Room group

FOR SPIRITUAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT Go to the Introduction to Living Room and how it can bring healing to Rohingya and to all who suffer from discrimination and persecution. STEP BY STEP GUIDANCE 1.     FIND A FACILITATOR WHO IS: –         a person with a strong faith who has compassion for hurting people. 2.     FIND A CO-FACILITATOR –         with qualities […]

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Introducing Living Room to Rohingya . . . and the World

Photo by Ro Arafat Khan FAITH-BASED PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS All members of Living Room peer support groups, including the facilitator, have experienced, or are experiencing mental health issues. It’s this commonality that pulls them together. Groups are not led by professionals and don’t offer clinical therapy. Groups for Rohingya men and […]

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