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Addressing the Mental Health Challenges of Refugees—A Regional Network-Based Approach in Middle Hesse Germany

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  • Bernd Hanewald

    (Center for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany)

  • Michael Knipper

    (Institute for the History of Medicine, University of Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany)

  • Janneke Daub

    (Refugee Law Clinic Giessen, Public and European Law at the University of Giessen Law School, 35394 Giessen, Germany)

  • Saskia Ebert

    (Refugee Law Clinic Giessen, Public and European Law at the University of Giessen Law School, 35394 Giessen, Germany)

  • Christina Bogdanski

    (Center for Psychosocial Counselling, 35390 Giessen, Germany)

  • Laura Hinder

    (Research Network on Migration and Human Rights, Public and European Law at the University of Giessen Law School, 35394 Giessen, Germany)

  • Mila Hall

    (Center for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany)

  • Daniel Berthold

    (Department for Medical Oncology and Palliative Care, University of Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany)

  • Markus Stingl

    (Center for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany)

Abstract

Refugees constitute a vulnerable group with an increased risk of developing trauma-related disorders. From a clinician’s integrative perspective, navigating the detrimental impact of the social, economic, structural, and political factors on the mental health of refugees is a daily experience. Therefore, a collective effort must be made to reduce health inequities. The authors developed a treatment concept which provides broader care structures within a scientific practitioner’s approach. The resulting “Trauma Network” addresses the structural challenges for refugees in Middle Hesse. Accompanying research provided a sound basis for further discussions with policy-makers to improve the situation for refugees in the short- and long-term.

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  • Bernd Hanewald & Michael Knipper & Janneke Daub & Saskia Ebert & Christina Bogdanski & Laura Hinder & Mila Hall & Daniel Berthold & Markus Stingl, 2022. "Addressing the Mental Health Challenges of Refugees—A Regional Network-Based Approach in Middle Hesse Germany," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(20), pages 1-16, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:20:p:13436-:d:945389
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    1. Paul Spiegel & Kolitha Wickramage & Terry McGovern, 2020. "Migrant and refugee health: Complex health associations among diverse contexts call for tailored and rights-based solutions," PLOS Medicine, Public Library of Science, vol. 17(3), pages 1-3, March.
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