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Immigrants and Mental Health

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The migration process resembles a mourning process, as individuals separate from their family, country, and culture. The purpose of this work is to investigate immigrants' mental health in order to emphasize its importance. A review of international literature was conducted using the PubMed and Google Scholar databases in both English and Greek. The findings of the international literature appear to differ regarding the impact of the immigration process on the increased likelihood of mental illnesses among immigrants. However, it became clear that emphasizing the importance of immigrants' mental health can contribute to the development of appropriate policy interventions aimed at gradually achieving their smooth integration into host countries.

Source: HAPSc Policy Briefs Series

DOI: 10.12681/hapscpbs.40779

Authors: Stamatina Douki, Emmanouil Spyridakis

Institutions: University of West Attica, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Language: English

Topic: Migration, Health and Trauma

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409079486

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Cites: 31

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