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  • Mental Health
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

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  • Refugees face elevated mental health challenges post-migration due to various factors.
  • Culturally tailored interventions are crucial but under-researched for refugee well-being.
  • Group interventions show promise as a mental health treatment pathway for refugees.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Assess best practices in group-based interventions for refugees.
  • Provide evidence-based guidance for these interventions.
  • Examine the impact of group interventions on refugee mental health in high-income countries.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of studies published 2003-2023.
  • Searched databases: Academic Search Complete, Social Work Abstracts, PsycINFO.
  • Included 19 quantitative or mixed-methods studies on refugees in high-income countries.

Main Results:

  • Group interventions significantly reduce symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
  • Interventions showed variability in incorporating culturally grounded elements.
  • Positive impact on refugee mental health outcomes observed.

Conclusions:

  • Group-based interventions are effective for improving refugee mental health.
  • Need for more research on culturally adapted interventions and longitudinal impacts.
  • Enhancing access to and implementation of interventions is vital.