Refugee Mental Health

This book provides mental health practitioners with an in-depth practical guide to providing tailored mental health services to refugees, addressing their unique needs and challenges. It covers research-supported psychological interventions, cultural humility, screening and assessments, and ethical dilemmas, and explores Western interventions adapted for resettled refugee populations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 337 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2021
Publisher: American Psychological Association

This comprehensive practical guide is designed for mental health practitioners working across diverse theoretical orientations to provide tailored mental health services to refugees. With the growing number of displaced populations, the need for effective mental health care services has become increasingly urgent. This book addresses this pressing issue by presenting research-supported psychological interventions that can be applied in a culturally sensitive manner. It covers essential topics such as cultural humility, screening and assessment, and ethical dilemmas in working with refugees. Additionally, the book explores the adaptation of Western interventions, such as cognitive behavior therapy, group therapy, expressive therapy, and school-based programs, to serve resettled refugee populations. It discusses the strengths and limitations of these approaches and offers recommendations for incorporating more holistic frameworks in practice. By providing mental health professionals with a deeper understanding of the psychological issues associated with the refugee experience and best practices for treatment, this book aims to improve the quality of care provided to this vulnerable population.

Weight: 486g
Dimension: 334 x 229 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781433833724