This section examines the psychological and social impact of displacement. The papers presented here focus on environmental, cultural and social factors that may act as stressors, thereby undermining traditional coping strategies and psychological well-being. They also examine practical interventions that may enhance the mental health and well-being of individuals in post-flight situations.

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Psychological Well Being of Child and Adolescent Refugee and Asylum Seekers: Overview of Major Research Findings of the Past Ten Years

Thomas, T., Lau, W., 2002

Comprehensive review of research findings focusing on risk and protective factors.

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Save the Children

Separated Children in the UK

Ayotte, W., 2001

This paper gives an important insight into some of the practical and psychological obstacles faced by unaccompanied minors coming to the UK

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Cold Comfort: Young Separated Refugees in England

Stanley, K., 2001

Section 5.10 examines the mental health needs of separated children in the UK and gives a number of examples of good practice. The PDF is large and may be slow to download

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Omega Health Care Centre, Graz

Mental Health, Community and Culture in the EU Member States

2000

This interesting paper draws together findings from interviews with refugees about their mental health needs, conference reports, and examples of best practice across Europe. (PDF file)

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National Alliance for Multicultural Mental Health

Lessons from the Field: Issues and Resources in Refugee Mental Health

2000

This is an interesting collection of papers examining phases of adjustment to life in exile, stressors affecting refugee adjustment, spirituality and suicide. (PDF file)

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Psychosocial Wellness of Refugees: The Issue of Measurement

Ahearn, F, 1997

A comprehensive analysis of the difficulties in applying western psychodynamic models of mental health across cultures. (PDF file)

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The experience of refugees as recipients of aid

Harrell-Bond, B., 1997

A thought provoking article that examines power differentials between the givers and receivers of aid and assistance. Harrell-Bond stresses the importance of the empowerment of refugees in decision making processes and the introduction of reciprocity to assistance programmes.

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The Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture

On Defeating Exile

Shackman, J., Reynolds, J., 1995

This paper acknowledges the value of a community based approach to improving the mental well-being of refugees. Links to the article found towards the bottom of the bibliography.

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Mental Health Issues in Refugee Populations: A Review

Ager, A, A Working Paper for Harvard Center for the Study of Culture and Medicine , 1993

An excellent review of mental health research among refugee populations. Ager analyses the available research data in the context of pre, during and post flight experiences examining likely ameliorative factors and potential stressors. (PDF file)

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From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to Cultural Bereavement: Diagnosis of South East Asian Refugees

Eisenbruch, M, 1992

An introduction to the concept of Cultural Bereavement and its application within refugee communities.

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