Psychiatrische Praxis
Volume 34, Issue 7, 2007, Pages 325-331

Integration of immigrants into the mental health care system in Germany [Integration von migranten in die psychiatrisch-psychotherapeutische versorgung in Deutschland] (Review)

Machleidt W. , Behrens K. , Ziegenbein M. , Calliess I.T.*
  • a Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Abteilung Sozialpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Germany
  • b Niedersächsisches LKH Wunstorf, Abteilung für Allgemeinpsychiatrie, Germany
  • c Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Abteilung Sozialpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Germany
  • d Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Abteilung Sozialpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Germany, Abt. Sozialpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Straße 1, 30625 Hannover, Germany

Abstract

Objective: Due to the effects of globalization there has to be dealt with an increased number of immigrants in the German health care system. However, esp. the mental health care system in Germany is not sufficiently prepared for this challenge. Methods: It will be given an overview on the current situation of mental health care of immigrants with mental disorders. Results: The aspect of creating specialized care units vs. opening established institutions for immigrants will be discussed. Conclusions: Examples of good clinical practice will be highlighted. Recommendations for opening the mental health care services for immigrants in Germany will be proposed. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart.

Author Keywords

Migrant-friendly hospital Cultural competence of mental health care services immigrants Mental health care

Index Keywords

Germany immigrant human Ethnic Groups Substance-Related Disorders alcoholism Cultural Competency mental health care Health Services Needs and Demand Mental Disorders Cross-Sectional Studies mental disease Humans Emigrants and Immigrants Acculturation Review integration Patient Admission ambulatory care health care system Health Services Accessibility National Health Programs
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-35648937611&doi=10.1055%2fs-2007-986192&partnerID=40&md5=0fac2ec82e6f8e57580089a599c9025a
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-986192
ISSN: 03034259
Cited by: 25
Original Language: German