Somali refugees in urban neighborhoods: an eco-social study of mental health and wellbeing

ConclusionThe societal and physical features of urban neighborhoods intersect with refugee experiences of adversity, trauma and stress over time. As eco-social niches, urban neighborhoods are both accommodating, safe and familiar, as well as alien, threatening and unwelcoming. To support mental health and wellbeing and ensure successful settlement, it is essential to recognize the agency of refugees and provide continuous support throughout the entire asylum process and after, ensuring stable and safe living conditions.
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research