Migration has become a defining global issue driven by factors such as environmental degradation, political and economic instability, and violent conflict. Millions of people worldwide experience displacement, often facing complex and deeply personal mental health challenges.
The APA Resource Document on the Mental Health Response to Migration Emergencies equips psychiatrists and mental health professionals with practical, culturally sensitive tools and insights to better understand the experiences of migrants and refugees to provide effective and compassionate care.
It provides background on the causes of migration and displacement and a look into the migrant journey, using case vignettes to introduce population interventions for:
- Children and Adolescents
- Adults
- Women
- Older Adults
- LGBTQ+
- Climate Refugees
- Human Trafficking
- Substance Use
- Serious Mental Illness
- Families
It also provides resources to support clinical practice and tips for clinicians as advocates.