Migration and mental health

by Bhugra, Dinesh Gupta, Susham

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Title Statements

Full title :Migration and mental health / edited by Dinesh Bhugra and Susham Gupta.

Summary

"Human migration is a global phenomenon and is on the increase. It occurs as a result of 'push' factors (asylum, natural disaster), or as a result of 'pull' factors (seeking economic or educational improvement). Whatever the cause of the relocation, the outcome requires individuals to adjust to their new surroundings and cope with the stresses involved, and as a result, there is considerable potential for disruption to mental health. This volume explores all aspects of migration, on all scales, and its effect on mental health. It covers migration in the widest sense and does not limit itself to refugee studies. It covers issues specific to the elderly and the young, as well as providing practical tips for clinicians on how to improve their own cultural competence in the work setting. The book will be of interest to all mental health professionals and those involved in establishing health and social policy"--Provided by publisher.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2011.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Cambridge University Press
Place of Publication:Cambridge
Language:eng
Publication Date:2011.

The Physical Object

Description:xv, 350 pages ; : 24 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780521190770, 0521190770
oclc:ocn649795901
LC Classification:RC451.4.E45
Dewey Decimal:362.2086/91

Subjects

Acculturation Akkulturation Emigrants and Immigrants -- psychology Emigration and immigration -- Mental he… Émigration et immigration -- Santé ment… Health and Fitness Maladies mentales -- Traitement Mental Disorders -- therapy Mental Health Services -- organization … Mental illness -- Treatment Migration Psychische Gesundheit Psychologie Psychotherapy Refugees -- psychology Transients and Migrants -- psychology