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Review
. 2021 Mar;48(1):131-145.
doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2020.09.009. Epub 2020 Dec 19.

Mental Health and Illness

Kim S Griswold  1 , Dianne M Loomis  2 , Patricia A Pastore  3
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Review

Mental Health and Illness

Kim S Griswold et al. Prim Care. 2021 Mar.

Abstract

Circumstances forcing individuals and families to flee set the stage for disruptions in mental health and forge resilience. Individual characteristics and conditions premigration, perimigration, and postmigration influence health, mental health, care-seeking behavior, and stages of well-being and successful resettlement. Primary care providers have strategies to promote mental well-being, including focusing on resilience and social determinants of health. Integrated or collaborative care models are ideal for delivering optimum care for refugee and immigrant communities. Connecting primary and behavioral care promotes a team approach; provides comprehensive, whole-person care; and relies on participation of patients and families.

Keywords: Asylum seeker; Cultural context; Immigrant; Mental health; Refugee; Resilience; Trauma-informed care.

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Disclosure The Authors have nothing to disclose.