Tagliche Praxis
Volume 58, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 483-490

Psychiatric disorders of immigrants in Germany [Psychische Störungen bei Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund in Deutschland] (Article)

Schouler-Ocak M. , Aichberger M.C.
  • a Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik der Charité, Im St. Hedwig-Krankenhaus, Große Hamburger Straße 5-11, Berlin, 10115, Germany
  • b Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie Charité, Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Mitte, Germany

Abstract

Prevalence data regarding mental disorders in migrant groups is still largely missing in Germany, and existing data on this heterogeneous population is only allowing limited conclusion. Moreover, the migrant population in Germany is facing numerous barriers to access the health care system, including access to psychiatric and in especially psychotherapeutic treatment. The resulting treatment gap can create a strained situation for new coming migrants, such as refugees. Thus, timely action is needed regarding the collection of data on mental disorders in migrants, the reduction of access barriers, and the extension of existing treatment options.

Author Keywords

Mental disorders immigrants service utilization access barriers Refugees

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85020924275&partnerID=40&md5=72bf666d9615ad2da0a46a0f8d353469
ISSN: 0494464X
Original Language: German