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Studies from Karolinska Institute Update Current Data on Mental Health Diseases and Conditions (Policy paper of the Committee on Ethics and Task Force on Migration and Mental Health: Migration and mental health of migrants, refugees, asylum...).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 1099 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a report from the Karolinska Institute regarding the mental health challenges faced by migrants and refugees in Europe. It highlights the complex factors influencing international migration, including push factors like war and persecution, and pull factors such as economic opportunities and stability. The report emphasizes that forced migration often leads to increased mental health disorders, exacerbated by barriers to healthcare access, including administrative, linguistic, and cultural challenges. The European Psychiatric Association advocates for coordinated strategies to address these mental health issues and ensure equitable access to psychiatric services for affected populations. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/10, p1099
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:188851054
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