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Psychological distress in refugee children: a systematic review
- Authors:
- BRONSTEIN Israel, MONTGOMERY Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 14(1), March 2011, pp.44-56.
- Publisher:
- Springer US
Twenty-two studies reporting on a total sample of 3,003 refugee children in OECD countries, mainly the United Kingdom and the USA, were included in this review. High levels of psychological distress were found using a range of measures, only two of which were validated for use in this population. A number of significant variables were also identified. The analysis was limited by the small number of studies identified and inconsistent methods. The discussion focuses on the need for clearer definitions and concepts.
Correlates of depression among older Kurdish refugees
- Authors:
- CUMMINGS Sherry, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work: A journal of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 56(2), April 2011, pp.159-168.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
The psychological status of older refugees who have immigrated from war-torn areas in the Middle East are poorly studied. This study investigated depression in 70 older Kurds living in the United States. They were recruited and questioned by trained Kurdish interviewers in their native language. Findings revealed that the majority were on low incomes, were poorly educated, and had little
Depression and anxiety in labor migrants and refugees: a systematic review and meta-analysis
- Authors:
- LINDERT Jutta, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Science and Medicine, 69(2), July 2009, pp.246-257.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
... studies were included in the final evaluation. The meta-analysis shows that the combined prevalence rates for depression were 20 percent among labour migrants vs. 44 percent among refugees; for anxiety the combined estimates were 21 percent among labour migrants vs. 40 percent among (n = 24,051) refugees. Higher GNP in the country of immigration was related to lower symptom prevalence of depression and/or anxiety in labour migrants but not in refugees. It is concluded that depression and/or anxiety in labour migrants and refugees require separate consideration, and that better economic conditions in the host country reflected by a higher GNP appear to be related to better mental health in labour migrants but not in refugees.
The epidemiology of PTSD and depression in refugee minors who have resettled in developed countries
- Authors:
- REAVELL James, FAZIL Qulsom
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 26(1), 2017, pp.74-83.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: With an increasing number of refugees migrating across continents, the crisis is very apparent. Aim: A literature review of patterns, risk factors and effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression in refugee minors was carried out involving those who have resettled in different developed countries. Methods: Papers were narrowed down by reading the abstracts papers discuss the influence of religion, which may be an interesting line of future research as refugees move to more secular societies. (Publisher abstract)
Common threads: improving the mental health of Bhutanese refugee women through shared learning
- Authors:
- MITSCHKE Diane B., AGUIRRE Regina T. P., SHARMA Bonita
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Mental Health, 11(3), 2013, pp.249-266.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are disproportionately experienced by refugees who have often witnessed traumatic events in the process of fleeing their homelands. This study examined the effect of a group-based financial education program for Bhutanese refugee women who had been recently resettled in the United States. Participants Control participants' mental health symptoms became more severe over time. These results suggest that a structured group-based educational intervention can have a positive impact on the mental health of recently resettled refugees. The results also provide evidence that without intervention, recently resettled refugees may actually experience declines in mental health status over time in their host (Edited publisher abstract)
Demoralization and psychological distress in refugees: from research to practice
- Author:
- BRIGGS Lynne
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Mental Health, 9(1-6), 2011, pp.336-345.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article considers the challenges of meeting the mental health needs of refugees, migrants and their families. Specifically, it considers the concept of demoralisation and whether this may provide a more relevant diagnosis than depression for these individuals. The study participants were 100 refugee and migrant clients recruited from mental health and resettlement services in New Zealand
Religiosity and depression in older people: Evidence from underprivileged refugee and non-refugee communities in Lebanon
- Authors:
- CHAAYA M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 11(1), January 2007, pp.37-44.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Religiosity is an important aspect of the life of older people, particularly in the Arab region where religiosity is an important part of daily social and political life. Studies have documented the relationship between religiosity and depression among older people, but none in the region. A total of 740 persons aged 60+ were interviewed in three poor urban areas of Lebanon, one of which was a Palestinian refugee camp. The questionnaire included five items on religiosity covering organizational and intrinsic religiosity. Depression was assessed using the 15-item Geriatric Depression Score (GDS-15). Depression was prevalent in 24% of the older persons interviewed with the highest proportion being from the Palestinian refugee camp (31%). Results suggest that only organizational religiosity was related to depression and this pattern was only significant among the refugee population. Religious practice is discussed as an indicator of social solidarity rather than an aspect of religiosity. Minority groups may rely on religious stratagems to cope with their distress more than other groups.
Ethnic identity, resettlement stress and depressive affect among Southeast Asian refugees in Canada
- Authors:
- BEISER Morton N. M. N., HOU Feng
- Journal article citation:
- Social Science and Medicine, 63(1), July 2006, pp.137-150.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Does commitment to an ethnic identity enhance or jeopardize psychological well-being? Using data from a study of Southeast Asian “Boat People”, this study examined the mental health effects of ethnic identification as the former refugees confronted common resettlement stressors in Canada—unemployment, discrimination and lack of fluency in the dominant society language. The study team administered
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- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 6.9.01, 2001, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The death of Firsat Yildiz in Glasgow has highlighted the problems facing asylum seekers as they try to make a new life in a foreign country. This article tells the story of a Kurdish refugee fleeing from torture and his battle with depression and loneliness.
Differences in refugee anxiety and depression: comparing Vietnamese, Somalian, and Former Yugoslavian clients
- Authors:
- STUTTERS April, LIGON Jan
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 10(1), 2001, pp.85-95.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Using the HSCL-25, the levels of anxiety and depression were measured for refugees from Vietnam, Somalia, and the former Yugoslavia (N = 60) who were clients of a community social services agency. Depression and anxiety levels were highest among the Vietnamese clients, anxiety levels were highest among the Somalians, and both anxiety and depression level were lowest for former Yugoslavians. Based