Mental health of immigrants and refugees

Community Ment Health J. 2005 Oct;41(5):581-97. doi: 10.1007/s10597-005-6363-1.

Abstract

The United States is a country of immigrants. With the exception of Native-Americans, every other American is, or descends from, an immigrant. First and second generation immigrant children are the most rapidly growing segment of the American population, with the great majority of this population being of non-European origin. This paper reviews the unique risk factors and mental health needs of our new immigrant populations, as well as treatment and services approaches to address their unique needs.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Emigration and Immigration*
  • Humans
  • Mental Health Services / statistics & numerical data*
  • Mental Health*
  • Needs Assessment
  • Refugees / psychology*
  • Risk Factors
  • United States
  • Wounds and Injuries / psychology