Context Worldwide, the number of refugees and asylum seekers is estimated to be about
11.5 million plus a much larger number of former refugees who have obtained a residence …

Background Adult refugees and asylum seekers living in Western countries experience a
high prevalence of mental health problems, especially post traumatic stress disorder …

Asylum seekers are among the most marginalized and powerless groups in Western
societies. Unlike persons with refugee status, asylum seekers live with the constant fear of …

Background Refugees in western countries often face long juridical procedures before their
requests for a resident permit is granted. The, still scanty, literature shows high prevalence …

The increasing number of refugees, asylum seekers and irregular migrants poses a
challenge for mental health services in Europe. This review found that these groups are …

Introduction: Worldwide, refugees show a poorer mental and physical health than the
populations among which they resettle. Little is known about the factors influencing health …

Background: Asylum seekers (AS) and refugees often suffer from severe psychopathology in
the form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As PTSD impacts memory functions, and …

Abstract Purpose The war in Syria has created the greatest refugee crisis in the twenty-first
century. Turkey hosts the highest number of registered Syrian refugees, who are at …

Background There is a large body of research indicating increased prevalence rates of
mental disorders among refugees. However, the vast majority of the evidence available on …

Background: Since the onset of the 2015 European refugee crisis,~ 4. 46 million people
have sought asylum in the European Union, with Germany logging the largest share of all …