American Family Physician
Volume 36, Issue 4, 1987, Pages 179-184

Depression in Southeast Asian refugees (Article)

De Lay P. , Faust S.
  • a Refugee Medical Clinic, San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, United States
  • b Refugee Medical Clinic, San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, United States

Abstract

Depressive illness is common among Southeast Asian refugees. Classic vegetative symptoms seem to cross cultural boundaries and have been found in all ethnic groups studied. A migration history is important for eliciting information about the flight experience and the current living situation. Symptomatic treatment, combined with an abbreviated form of psychotherapy, is effective for many patients.

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Index Keywords

Asia, Southeastern flight Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic ethnic or racial aspects depression Referral and Consultation Psychiatric Status Rating Scales Antidepressive Agents psychological aspect psychotherapy United States Nortriptyline human Suicide Refugees
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ISSN: 0002838X
Cited by: 9
Original Language: English