Mental Health Concerns In Refugees

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Mental health and forced displacement - …

(6 days ago) Refugees and migrants may also be at risk of poor mental health because of traumatic or stressful experiences Many of them experience feelings of anxiety and sadness, hopelessness, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, irritability, anger or aches and pains but for most people these symptoms of distress improve over time They may be at more risk of such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than the host

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-and-forced-displacement

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Addressing Mental Health Concerns in Refugees and …

(3 days ago) WEBAddressing Mental Health Concerns in Persons Resettled as Refugees. Health professionals should be educated and trained in the effects of forced migration, …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9094640/

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Four ways to fix the U.S. refugee mental health crisis

(Just Now) WEBMental health and developmental screenings are vital for early intervention at every stage of life. Right now, only 37 percent recently-arrived refugees receive …

https://harvardpublichealth.org/mental-health/four-ways-to-fix-the-u-s-refugee-mental-health-crisis/

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Refugee Mental Health: What You Need to Know

(2 days ago) WEBMcLean Hospital is here to help. If you have questions about refugee mental health, we invite you to get in touch to do your part for yourself or your community. If you or a loved …

https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/refugee-mental-health

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Full article: Addressing Mental Health Concerns in …

(7 days ago) WEBTo address mental health concerns in refugees and displaced populations, collective action is needed not only from health care providers but also from mental health …

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.2147/RMHP.S270233

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Q&A: Far from being traumatized, most refugees are

(Just Now) WEBThe words 'trauma' or 'traumatized' are often used to describe refugees, but UNHCR's Senior Mental Health Officer Pieter Ventevogel says most in fact cope with adversity. Refugee Regina Maniro plays …

https://www.unhcr.org/news/stories/qa-far-being-traumatized-most-refugees-are-surprisingly-resilient

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REFUGEES’ MENTAL HEALTH - UNHCR - The UN …

(3 days ago) WEBdealing with trauma with the purpose of maintaining and improving their mental health. The assessment of the refugees’mental health (N = 261) was conducted in relation to the …

https://www.unhcr.org/see/wp-content/uploads/sites/57/2018/11/PIN_Refugees-Mental_Health_research_report_2017.pdf

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Addressing Mental Health Needs of Refugees - PMC

(3 days ago) WEBGood Practices in Refugee Mental Health. Little has changed since the 2011 publication of the CMA guidelines for migrants and refugees, which included …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5912299/

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Access to Mental Health Services for Refugees and Other …

(4 days ago) WEBMental health status in refugees: an integrative review of current research. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 21(4): 397–410. This information guide will discuss barriers (and …

https://www.switchboardta.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Information-Guide-Access-to-Mental-Health-Services-For-Refugees-in-the-US.pdf

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Common mental health problems in immigrants and refugees: …

(3 days ago) WEBThe search identified 840 articles addressing detection, prevention and management of common mental health problems among immigrants and refugees in …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3168672/

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Mental Health Issues Affecting Refugees — GRMR

(5 days ago) WEBThe most common mental health diagnoses in refugee populations are post-traumatic health disorder, major depression, generalized anxiety, panic disorders, …

https://www.grmruf.org/blog/2020/12/14/refugees-and-mental-health

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The prevalence of mental illness in refugees and asylum seekers: A

(8 days ago) WEBPast research in refugee mental health has reported wide variation in mental illness prevalence data, partially attributable to methodological limitations. The …

https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1003337

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Mental Health Facts on Refugees, Asylum-seekers, & Survivors …

(8 days ago) WEB11. Keyes EF. Mental health status in refugees: an integrative review of current research. Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2000;21(4):397–410. 12. Steel Z, Chey T, Silove D, Marnane …

https://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Psychiatrists/Cultural-Competency/Mental-Health-Disparities/Mental-Health-Facts-for-Refugees.pdf

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How psychologists can help refugees

(6 days ago) WEBDiscuss the diverse circumstances immigrants and refugees face and list some of the common mental health concerns affecting these populations. Refugee …

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/10/ce-psychologists-help-refugees

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Diverse and Complex Challenges to Migrant and Refugee Mental …

(1 days ago) WEBFrom experiences of violence at displacement from their home countries and during the initial flight to mistrust towards the destination society and other …

https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/10/3530

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Children refugees' mental health: The unseen scars of trauma

(7 days ago) WEB"It's pretty consistent that they [refugees] have higher rates of mental health problems than the general population, at least four or five times higher," Panos …

https://www.dw.com/en/children-refugees-mental-health-beyond-the-past-trauma/a-66148160

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Frontiers Enhancing immigrant families’ mental health through …

(1 days ago) WEBMental health is a critical component of long, healthy and fulfilling lives. Focusing on inclusive policies and tailored programming that create equitable …

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1382600/full

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Mental health crisis solutions emerge

(3 days ago) WEBIn 2022, Congress passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which has provided $245 million to fund mental health services like training for school personnel, …

https://stanmed.stanford.edu/mental-health-crisis-reasons-hope/

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Elizabeth, NJ The IRC - International Rescue Committee (IRC)

(9 days ago) WEBIntensive case management up to one year post-arrival for refugees with medical and mental health needs. Ongoing support services as needed up to five years …

https://www.rescue.org/united-states/elizabeth-nj

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Refugee Resettlement Resources NJ 2-1-1 Partnership

(2 days ago) WEBLutheran Immigration and Refugee Service assists migrants and refugees with various services. Nationalities Service Center’s Refugee and Community Integration department …

https://www.nj211.org/refugee-resettlement-resources

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Social support and resilience among Syrian refugees: The …

(5 days ago) WEBRefugees are exposed to potentially traumatic events before, during, and after the forced displacement. Related to these events, they are at risk of developing mental health …

https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2022-52566-001

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N.J. has welcomed Afghan refugees. Here’s how you can help them.

(6 days ago) WEBThe effort to help the Afghan refugees in New Jersey is not just among established groups like Welcome Home Jersey City, which was formed in 2016 to help …

https://www.nj.com/news/2021/08/nj-has-welcomed-afghan-refugees-heres-how-you-can-help-them.html

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New Jersey Honors Refugees to Mark the State’s First World …

(6 days ago) WEB(ELIZABETH) - The New Jersey Office for Refugees and the New Jersey Department of Human Services on Thursday commemorated World Refugee Day by …

https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/news/press/2019/approved/20190620.html

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75% of Americans think mental health issues are treated worse …

(2 days ago) WEBThe older the respondents, the more likely they were to think mental health issues are treated worse:. 18–29: 66% 30–49: 76% 50–64: 78% 65+: 82% “Many …

https://fortune.com/well/2024/05/03/gallup-poll-mental-health-vs-physical-illness/

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Many mental-health conditions have bodily triggers - The Economist

(Just Now) WEBIn 2013 the National Institute of Mental Health, an American government agency, made a heroic gamble to move away from research based on the DSM’s …

https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/04/24/many-mental-health-conditions-have-bodily-triggers

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America’s Age Old Mental Health Crisis TIME

(Just Now) WEBLucius Lamar, the U.S. senator from Mississippi, was only nine years old when his namesake father, a prominent Georgia judge, took his own life, just days before his …

https://time.com/6972103/america-mental-health-crisis-patrick-kennedy/

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Untreated mental health issues too often leading to violent crimes

(3 days ago) WEBWed 1 May 2024 00.00 EDT. Too many people with mental health issues who have committed violent crimes missed out on treatment as a result of cuts to …

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/may/01/mental-health-services-key-to-preventing-violent-crimes-says-khan

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Americans Perceive Gaps in Mental, Physical Healthcare

(1 days ago) WEBOnly 1% of U.S. adults grade its ability to address mental health issues as an A, 8% as a B, and 27% as a C. The remaining majority, 57%, grade it as a D (32%) or F …

https://news.gallup.com/poll/644144/americans-perceive-gaps-mental-physical-healthcare.aspx

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Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Often Go Untreated …

(3 days ago) WEBThe News. For parents struggling with mental health or substance use disorders, access to treatment can often mean the difference between keeping and …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/19/health/parent-drugs-mental-illness-treatment-medicaid.html

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Opinion Are Smartphones and Social Media Driving a Teen …

(2 days ago) WEBFirst, that American teenagers are experiencing a mental health crisis; second, that it is the fault of phones. “Smartphones and social media are destroying …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/01/opinion/smartphones-social-media-mental-health-teens.html

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Addressing Mental Health Concerns In Refugees RMHP - Dove …

(2 days ago) WEBOf note, refugees also experience high rates of medical illness due to oppression and lack of resources, infrastructure, or access thereof in host countries. 22 The focus of this …

https://www.dovepress.com/addressing-mental-health-concerns-in-refugees-and-displaced-population-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-RMHP

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Britney Spears sparks mental health concerns after ambulance …

(9 days ago) WEBNew mental health concerns have risen about Britney Spears after she was photographed leaving a hotel in Hollywood. This comes after reports from the L.A. Fire …

https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/britney-spears-sparks-mental-health-concerns-after-ambulance-responds-to-l-a-hotel-210163781735

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Research: More People Use Mental Health Benefits When They …

(5 days ago) WEBYaroslav Danylchenko/Stocksy. Summary. Novartis has trained more than 1,000 employees as Mental Health First Aiders to offer peer-to-peer support for their …

https://hbr.org/2024/04/research-more-people-use-mental-health-benefits-when-they-hear-that-colleagues-use-them-too

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