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Psychiatric and social problems among immigrants.

P H Rack1

  • 1University of Leeds, Department of Psychiatry, West Yorkshire.

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. Supplementum
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Migrant mental health varies, influenced by origin, migration, and settlement factors. Despite challenges in Britain, some studies show lower mental disorder rates in specific migrant groups compared to the indigenous population.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Migrant populations often exhibit high rates of mental morbidity, influenced by diverse factors.
  • Immigration to Britain from the West Indies and Indian subcontinent between 1950-1970 involved approximately 1.8 million people.
  • Societal challenges in Britain, including unemployment and racial prejudice, negatively impact minority groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore factors influencing mental morbidity rates among migrants in Britain.
  • To examine the societal context affecting the mental well-being of immigrant communities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of factors in country of origin, migration process, and country of settlement.
  • Analysis of societal conditions in Britain, including economic, social, and legal aspects.
  • Inclusion of findings from community-based research on mental health in specific migrant samples.

Main Results:

  • Societal deterioration, racial prejudice, and institutional insensitivity create a stressful environment for migrants.
  • Obstacles in education and employment, coupled with immigration law insecurity, exacerbate stress.
  • Preliminary research indicates some migrant groups, specifically Indian and Pakistani samples, may have lower rates of mental disorder than indigenous controls.

Conclusions:

  • The complex interplay of societal factors and migration experiences significantly impacts migrant mental health.
  • Despite predicted high stress, certain migrant groups may exhibit resilience or lower reported mental disorder rates.
  • Further community-based research is crucial to understand the nuances of mental health outcomes in diverse migrant populations.

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