What is Migrant Mental Health?

It is easy for people to underestimate how much trauma migrancy can carry. It will involve leaving a previous home. It will involve travelling, usually from one country to another, possibly covering great distances. A migrant may be crossing dangerous or hostile territory. They may have come from war-torn countries, they may have experienced torture, imprisonment, assault, loss of loved ones, loss of livelihood. And there is no guarantee that a migrant will be welcomed or treated with respect when they arrive at their destination.

Anyone who has simply moved house will tell you it is a very stressful activity, and very high on the list of stressful life events. This is amplified massively if you are moving country, for whatever reason and, depending on the circumstances, it can be a deeply traumatic and frightening experience.

Therefore, migrants are vulnerable to mental health problems due to issues both before, during or after they have migrated.

Talkmind understands this and, using empathy and compassion, we can help.

How is Migrant Mental Health Manifested?

There are many ways that can be manifested by poor or damaged Migrant Mental Health. Grief for the loss of friends or family left behind, emotional trauma from a violent event that has led to your migration, frustration with your situation, fear of retribution from elements in your home country. Other symptoms can include:

anxiety
depression
despair
anger
withdrawal and isolation
feelings of hopelessness
fear
relationship problems
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
complex PTSD (cPTSD)
substance use
numbness or detachment

How does Talkmind treat Migrant Mental Health?

Treating Migrant Mental Health is, at its root, treating many other possible symptoms, as mentioned above. Talking therapies are very important tools with a lot of these symptoms but there may also be a need for medication. Treatments can include:

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Trauma focused CBT
Psychotherapy / Counselling
Relaxation Therapy
Recreational Therapy
Antidepressants - SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors)

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