Internistische Praxis
Volume 57, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 305-312

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, United States

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

Index Keywords

Germany immigrant refugee health care system prevalence Article psychotherapy mental disease human
Link
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ISSN: 00209570
Original Language: German