Multiculturalism and compassion: Responding to mental health needs among refugees and asylum seekers: Comment on “a crisis of humanitarianism: Refugees at the gates of Europe”

International Journal of Health Policy and Management
Volume 8, Issue 12, 2019, Pages 734-736

Multiculturalism and compassion: Responding to mental health needs among refugees and asylum seekers: Comment on “a crisis of humanitarianism: Refugees at the gates of Europe” (Note) (Open Access)

Satinsky E.* , Filippou T.A. , Kousoulis A.A.

^a Center for Global Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
^b Medical School, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
^c Mental Health Foundation, London, United Kingdom

Abstract

As Fotaki (2019) argues, the current political climate in Europe is threatening principles of humanitarianism, particularly among refugees and asylum seekers. This commentary builds on that argument, with a spotlight on mental health and culturally relevant service design. By addressing some of the barriers faced by refugees and asylum seekers in accessing mental healthcare, we can address inequalities and develop compassionate societies. © 2019 The Author(s).

Author Keywords

Cultural diversity Europe Health services Global mental health Refugee crisis

Index Keywords

Cultural Diversity organization climate Europe Article asylum seeker mental health human human experiment

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DOI: 10.15171/ijhpm.2019.77

ISSN: 23225939

Original Language: English