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A training program addressing needs of migrants and refugees

A training program addressing needs of migrants and refugees

A very experienced psychologist, who participated in our Focus Group in Germany, reported the following: “In my experience the normal health system is quite diagnosis-oriented. Diagnosis is made quickly, pills are prescribed quickly, a good advice is also given...

Focus groups for developing training programs

Focus groups for developing training programs

What are the experiences and needs of those working with refugees and migrants? What do professionals for mental health, social workers, and cultural mediators expect from training on mental health issues and migration? How can we build an offer addressing their real...

Health professionals attitude and mental health care for migrants

Health professionals attitude and mental health care for migrants

Which is the attitude of health professionals toward mental health care for migrants and refugees in Europe? A qualitative systematic review attempted to answer this question.and The analysis of 23 studies showed that “Despite the variation in healthcare professions,...

Mental health needs of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees

Mental health needs of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees

A qualitative descriptive study conducted in Italy assessed the health needs of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees (ASRs) from their perspective, by holding focus groups with them. A number of bio-psycho-social health needs emerged. As far as mental health,...

World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day

"Refugees deserve support and solidarity, not closed borders and pushbacks". That’s a reminder from UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday’s #WorldRefugeeDay, regarding the international community’s duty to assist and protect refugees. More information can...

Ukrainian refugee mothers and mental health

Ukrainian refugee mothers and mental health

More than 60% of Ukrainian refugee mothers in Poland are experiencing high or severe levels of #distress, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said, highlighting the psychological impact of the war in their homeland. More information can be found here: Survey reveals war’s...