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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
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...
The Rabat Declaration: strengthen the commitment to improve the health of refugees and migrants
During the high-level segment of the Third Global Consultation on the Health of Refugees and Migrants, and more precisely on June 13, the Rabat Declaration was adopted by ministers and government representatives. It is a political declaration “to strengthen the global...
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
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
"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
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...