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Psychosocial Well-Being
PTSD - Universally Applicable?
Cultural Beliefs, Idioms of Distress and Culture-Bound Syndromes
The Role of Religion and Spirituality
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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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
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
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)
Ager, A, in 'Refugee Experience-Psychosocial Training Module' Loughry, M., Ager, A (eds), 2001
Ager addresses the argument of vulnerability versus resilience as it relates to the psychosocial well-being of refugees.
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