WPA guidance on mental health and mental health care in migrants

Bhugra, Dinesh; Gupta, Susham; Bhui, Kamaldeep; Craig, Tom; Dogra, Nisha; Ingleby, J. David; Kirkbride, James; Moussaoui, Driss; Nazroo, James; Qureshi, Adil; Stompe, Thomas; Tribe, Rachel

doi:10.1002/j.2051-5545.2011.tb00002.x

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“…Many of these people may need to access services in a country in which they are not fluent in the host language and will require the professional assistance of an interpreter, this is an issue which requires attention. The World Psychiatric Association has identified mental health and subsequent care as a priority (Maj, 2011;Bhugra et al, 2011). The presence of an interpreter brings additional opportunities and challenges into the clinical encounter (Tribe and Thompson, 2009).…”

Section: Most Frequent Reactions and Mental Health Disordersmentioning

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“…The presence of an interpreter brings additional opportunities and challenges into the clinical encounter (Tribe and Thompson, 2009). A review of the literature on migration and mental health can be located in Bhugra & Gupta, 2011. Methodology The research will analyze the dynamics of interpreter-mediated psychotherapeutic encounters with migrants from the point of view of interpreters, "whose voices have been noticeably absent from the literature……" (Miller et al 2005: 28). Given the paucity of specific studies on interpreting in mental health settings in general and with migrants in particular, an exploratory approach has been adopted, together with a qualitative, inductive research method, namely focus groups.…”

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Interpreting in mental health, roles and dynamics in practice

Resera

Tribe

Lane

2015

International Journal of Culture and Mental Health

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In mental health, communication is the sine qua non, not only for considering a diagnosis, but also for developing a treatment plan. Provided that words, on the one hand, and the relationship between the clinician and the service user, on the other, are two of the main pillars of therapeutic treatment, the presence of an interpreter cannot but exercise a major impact and may pose a series of challenges and opportunities for all three members of the triad. This paper reports on a study conducted with interpreters working with recent migrants, mainly refugees and asylum seekers at two organisations based in the South of England. Two focus-groups with interpreters were conducted. Several differences between interpreting in mental health and interpreting in other settings were noted by the interpreters. Five over arching themes were identified in this study. These were the role of the interpreter in the mental health encounter, the dynamics within the therapeutic triad, the interpreter : counsellor relationship, power and alliances within the room and the personhood of the interpreter. The first three themes are presented within this paper.

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Interpreting in mental health, roles and dynamics in practice

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Lane

2015

International Journal of Culture and Mental Health

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“…According to WPA guidelines, service providers should be culturally sensitive, geographically accessible, and emotionally responsive (Bhugra et al, 2011). To facilitate this, it may be fruitful to study inequalities, social inclusion, and social networks across such variables as age, gender, socioeconomic status, and reason for migration.…”

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Current research in transcultural psychiatry in the Nordic countries

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Kastrup

2013

Transcult Psychiatry

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This article discusses major themes in recent transcultural psychiatric research in the Nordic countries from 2008 to 2011: (a) epidemiological studies of migration, (b) indigenous populations, and (c) quality of psychiatric care for migrants. Over the past several decades, the populations of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, which were relatively homogeneous, have become increasingly culturally diverse. Many migrants to Nordic countries have been exposed to extreme stress, such as threats of death and/or torture and other severe social adversities before, during, and after migration, with potential effects on their physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. Growing interest in transcultural issues is reflected in the level of scientific research and clinical activity in the field by Nordic physicians, psychologists, social scientists, demographers, medical anthropologists, as well as other clinicians and policy planners. Research includes work with migrants and indigenous minorities in the Nordic countries, as well as comparisons with mental health in postconflict countries. We conclude by suggesting future directions for transcultural psychiatry research and providing guidelines for the education and training of future clinicians in the Nordic countries.

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“…Our findings highlight the importance of guidelines for mental health as listed by Bhugra et al (2011). These state that clinicians should have access to resources and information about specific cultural issues.…”

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confidence: 69%