Immigration and mental health: Stress, psychiatric disorders, and suicidal behavior among immigrants and refugees

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Abstract

Immigrants' voyages to a new land have been among the most exciting and noble of human endeavors. It is the amazing courage to flee oppression, to leave behind everything that is familiar, and to chance the hostility of a completely alien culture in order to find freedom, opportunity, and a better life. Immigrants often face difficulty adjusting to their new home in a new country for many reasons, including coping with trauma experienced in their native country, overcoming cultural and language barriers, and encountering discrimination. This can lead to severe and long-lasting psychological and behavioral problems, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and a high risk for suicide.

Original languageEnglish
PublisherNova Science Publishers, Inc.
Number of pages349
ISBN (Print)9781616685034
StatePublished - Jan 2011
Externally publishedYes

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