Refugee & Migrant Mental Health Hub

Refugees often arrive in Europe after experiencing violence, loss, or forced migration. These experiences can trigger trauma, acute distress, or longer‑term mental disorders such as post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Understanding the differences between normal stress reactions, trauma‑related distress, and clinical mental illness helps individuals seek appropriate support and avoid unnecessary stigma. In the EU, several health‑care pathways and legal protections exist to assist newcomers with psychological wellbeing. This article explains the key concepts, common misconceptions, and practical steps refugees can…

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Refugees and migrants face unique mental health challenges that require accessible, culturally appropriate support. This guide explains what mental health needs are most common in these populations, what evidence-based interventions work, how support is delivered in practice, and what organisations, practitioners, and policymakers need to know to provide effective psychosocial care. What mental health challenges do refugees and migrants face? Refugees and asylum seekers experience higher rates of common mental disorders compared with most other populations. The main challenges include:…

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