There has been an unprecedented upsurge in the number of refugees worldwide, the
majority being located in low‐income countries with limited resources in mental health care …

Refugees demonstrate high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other
psychological disorders. The recent increase in forcible displacement internationally …

Background There are several million war-refugees worldwide, majority of whom stay in the
recipient countries for years. However, little is known about their long-term mental health …

Background In recent years there has been a progressive rise in the number of asylum
seekers and refugees displaced from their country of origin, with significant social …

Background The number of asylum seekers, refugees and internally displaced people
worldwide has increased dramatically over the past 5 years. Many countries are continuing …

The number of refugees across the globe is at an alarming high and is expected to continue
to rise for the foreseeable future. As a result, finding durable solutions for refugees has …

Early research on the mental health of civilians displaced by armed conflict focused primarily
on the direct effects of exposure to war-related violence and loss. Largely overlooked in this …

Background: Recognizing and appropriately treating mental health problems among new
immigrants and refugees in primary care poses a challenge because of differences in …

HEN–the Health Evidence Network–is an information service for public health decision-
makers in the WHO European Region, initiated and coordinated by the WHO Regional …

Asylum seekers and refugees continue to face serious obstacles in their efforts to access
asylum. Some of these obstacles are inherent to irregular migration, including dangerous …