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Mental health and forced displacement - World Health …

(6 days ago) Many migrants and refugees will experience distress (e.g. feelings of anxiety and sadness, hopelessness, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, irritability, anger and/or aches and pains).For most people, these reactions will improve over time. Some studies show that the prevalence of common mental disorders (e.g. depression, … See more

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 Displaced …

(3 days ago) WEBDespite the high prevalence of mental health problems in persons who resettle as refugees—due to trauma exposure, post-migration difficulties, language …

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

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REFUGEES’ MENTAL HEALTH - UNHCR - The UN Refugee …

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

(3 days ago) WEBProviding appropriate, early, and ongoing mental health care to refugees and asylum seekers benefits not only the individual but the host nation, The validity of …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7505461/

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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 and migrant health - World Health Organization (WHO)

(5 days ago) WEBRefugees and migrants have a variety of different physical and mental health needs, shaped by experiences in their country of origin, their migration journey, …

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/refugee-and-migrant-health

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Five key themes for improved mental health care for refugees and …

(4 days ago) WEBOn World Mental Health Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is releasing a new report entitled Mental health of refugees and migrants: risk and …

https://www.who.int/news/item/10-10-2023-five-key-themes-for-improved-mental-health-care-for-refugees-and-migrants

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Addressing Mental Health Needs of Refugees - PMC - National …

(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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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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Refugee mental health and human rights: A challenge for global …

(3 days ago) WEBThis article introduces a thematic issue of Transcultural Psychiatry that presents recent work that deepens our understanding of the refugee experience—from …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/13634615211002690

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

(8 days ago) WEBJournal of Mental Health Systems, 11: 51. 10. Bogic M, Njoku A, Priebe S. Long-term mental health of war-refugees: a systematic literature review. BMC Int Health Hum …

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

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Policy Guide: Improving Access to Mental Healthcare for Refugees …

(1 days ago) WEBImprove representation from refugee and immigrant populations on state/regional/local mental health planning councils, task forces, and other government …

https://www.refugeeadvocacylab.org/resources/mental-health-policy-guide

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Refugee and migrant health - Global - World Health Organization …

(Just Now) WEBThe experience of migration is a key determinant of health and well-being. Refugees and migrants remain among the most vulnerable members of society faced …

https://www.who.int/health-topics/refugee-and-migrant-health

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Refugee Mental Health: What You Need to Know McLean Hospital

(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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Understanding the Mental Health Needs of Refugees

(9 days ago) WEBMental health for refugees involves more than addressing trauma. Everyday stressors like the uncertainty of the future, language barriers, health concerns, …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hope-resilience/202003/understanding-the-mental-health-needs-refugees

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How psychologists can help refugees

(6 days ago) WEBA guide to providing mental health services to immigrants impacted by changes to DACA and the COVID-19 pandemic Cadenas, G. A., et al., Informed …

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

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Mental health crisis solutions emerge

(3 days ago) WEBRecent Issues AI explodes Taking the pulse of artificial intelligence in medicine; Health on a planet in crisis Real-world health and it offers support for …

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

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Refugee mental health research: challenges and policy implications

(3 days ago) WEBThe world currently hosts the highest number of refugees since the Second World War. With nearly 80 million forcibly displaced, 26 million of whom hold refugee …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7488309/

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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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Afghan refugees, grappling with trauma, face barriers to mental …

(Just Now) WEBAfghan refugees, grappling with grief and trauma, face barriers to mental health care. Salek Haseer and family members pose for a photo in Germany in October …

https://www.statnews.com/2022/03/29/afghan-refugees-mental-health-care-barriers/

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Migrants Learn to Confront Lingering Mental Health Issues That …

(7 days ago) WEBRefugees and asylum seekers coming to the U.S. are learning to confront mental health issues that come from uncertainty and fear of violence. Immigrants wait …

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2021-06-02/migrants-learn-to-confront-lingering-mental-health-issues-that-come-with-uncertainty

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Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Refugees, Asylum …

(Just Now) WEBPre-existing social and mental health problems can be exacerbated. Importantly, the way people are received and how protection and as-sistance is provided may induce or …

https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/documents/publications/mental-health-psychosocial-support-refugees.pdf

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Mental health of refugees and migrants: risk and protective factors …

(2 days ago) WEBThis is the fifth report of the Global Evidence Review on Health and Migration (GEHM) series. The publication focuses on the mental health needs of …

https://www.who.int/publications-detail-redirect/9789240081840

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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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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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