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Mental Health Challenges among Refugees in Southeast Asia

by James Martin 1,*
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James Martin
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AMJ  2022, 30; 4(1), 30; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20220618
Received: 22 April 2022 / Accepted: 18 May 2022 / Published Online: 18 June 2022
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Abstract

This paper examines the mental health challenges faced by refugees in Southeast Asia, focusing on the region's unique socio-economic and cultural contexts. With an increasing number of displaced individuals seeking safety and stability, the psychological impact of displacement on refugees becomes a critical area of concern. The study analyzes the prevalence of mental health issues such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and trauma among this population. It investigates the factors contributing to these challenges, including long-term displacement, loss of identity, and exposure to violence. Furthermore, the paper identifies the gaps in mental health services and support systems available to refugees, highlighting the urgent need for culturally sensitive and comprehensive interventions. The findings underscore the importance of addressing mental health as a critical component of refugee assistance and advocate for the integration of mental health care within broader refugee support programs.

Keywords: Mental Health, Refugees, Southeast Asia, Displacement, Psychological Well-being.;
Copyright: © 2022 by Martin. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Martin, J. Mental Health Challenges among Refugees in Southeast Asia. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 2022, 4, 30. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20220618
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Martin J. Mental Health Challenges among Refugees in Southeast Asia. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal; 2022, 4(1):30. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20220618
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Martin, James 2022. "Mental Health Challenges among Refugees in Southeast Asia" Asia-Pacific Medical Journal 4, no.1:30. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20220618
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Martin, J. (2022). Mental Health Challenges among Refugees in Southeast Asia. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 4(1), 30. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20220618

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