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[Refugees' encounter with the Danish psychiatric system]
1Centralsygehuset i Hillerød, Psykiatrisk Afdeling R.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|March 26, 1990
Summary
Traumatized refugees often present with stress conditions, affecting mental health. This overview discusses their needs and therapeutic approaches like Post-Traumatic Therapy (PTT) for improved psychiatric care.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Sociology
Context:
- Increasing number of political refugees seeking asylum in Western countries.
- Need for psychiatric and psychological assistance among traumatized refugee populations.
Purpose:
- To provide an overview of the refugee population in Denmark.
- To outline the psychiatric and psychological needs of traumatized refugees.
- To discuss therapeutic interventions and future research directions.
Summary:
- Common symptoms include traumatic stress conditions, affect outbursts, psychosomatic complaints, substance abuse, and psychotic breakdowns.
- The relevance of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in refugee treatment is examined.
- Post-Traumatic Therapy (PTT) and other therapeutic offers are discussed.
Impact:
- Highlights immediate psychiatric challenges and the necessity for coordinated treatment.
- Proposes directions for enhancing clinical practice and research in refugee mental health care.