Mental health of refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons

A new Cochrane overview:

Migrants who have been forced to leave their home are likely to experience stressors, which may lead to mental health problems. The efficacy of interventions for mental health promotion, prevention, and treatment may differ in this population. A recent systematic review from the Cochrane Common Mental Disorders group looked at this topic.

 

The findings are presented in this video.

 

Read the full review here.