Purpose While there has been systematic research on the experiences of immigrant patients
in mental health services within certain European countries, little research has explored the …

Purpose: To describe Somali immigrant women's health care experiences and beliefs
regarding pregnancy and birth. Design: Four focus group interviews were conducted using a …

Abstract Background European Member States are facing a challenge to provide accessible
and effective health care services for immigrants. It remains unclear how best to achieve this …

Stigma of mental illness and substance misuse can deter help seeking, especially in
immigrants who are often reluctant to seek help early for these issues. The aim of the …

Using vignettes and interviews, this study examined understanding and awareness of
autism, and (a) typical development more broadly, among 32 Somali parents living in the …

In this paper, we discuss traditional Somali concepts of mental ill health. Qualitative
interviews were conducted with some 20 Swedish Somali interviewees about factors …

Although addressing cultural and religious practices is important in providing mental health
care, little research exists on understanding mental health issues of minority groups such as …

Background A higher risk of common mental health disorders has been found for first-
generation migrants in high income countries, but few studies have examined the use of …

It has become increasingly more difficult to encounter news of today's events and not
become aware of the people who are suffering behind the scenes unfolding on our …

There have been numerous publications devoted to preventing violence and bullying in
schools, resulting in school counselors being well equipped with school-wide violence …