Anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder in refugees resettling in high-income countries: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Jens-R HenkelmannSanne de BestCarla DeckersKatarina JensenMona ShahabBernet ElzingaMarc L Molendijk

Published in: BJPsych open (2020)

Our data indicate a challenging and persisting disease burden in refugees due to anxiety, mood disorders and PTSD. Knowing this is relevant for the development of public health policies of host countries. Scalable interventions, tailored for refugees, should become more readily available.

Keyphrases

public health
sleep quality
physical activity
depressive symptoms
social support
bipolar disorder
electronic health record
mental health
big data
risk factors