Common mental health problems in immigrants and refugees: general approach in primary care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recognizing and appropriately treating mental health problems among new immigrants and refugees in primary care poses a challenge because of differences in language and culture and because of specific stressors associated with migration and resettlement. We aimed to identify risk factors and strategies in the approach to mental health assessment and to prevention and treatment of common mental health problems for immigrants in primary care.

Methods

We searched and compiled literature on prevalence and risk factors for common mental health problems related to migration, the effect of cultural influences on health and illness, and clinical strategies to improve mental health care for immigrants and refugees. Publications were selected on the basis of relevance, use

SUBMITTER: Kirmayer LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3168672 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature