Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Considerations for Syrian Refugees in Turkey

Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Considerations for Syrian Refugees in Turkey

Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Considerations for Syrian Refugees in Turkey: Sources of Distress, Coping Mechanisms and Access to Support

To support the work of International Medical Corps (IMC) responding to the Syrian refugee crisis in Turkey, this report reviews available literature on the unique mental health needs and coping strategies used by Syrian refugees, as well as the mental health services that are available in the country. 

As the conflict shifts into a protracted crisis, it is important to gain an understanding of Syrian culture-specific expressions of distress, healing practices, and coping strategies.

Understanding the way in which Syrians may experience and cope with psychological distress and mental health problems can offer practitioners insight into how to be the most helpful.

Authors: Cherisse Davis and Amy Wanninger 

 

 

Details

Type
Research summaries and systematic reviews
Also available in
  • This resource is also available for download in Step 2 'Build Capacity of General Healthcare Workers' of International Medical Corps’ “Mental Health Integration Toolkit”. The Toolkit aims to increase the understanding of integrated mental health programs in humanitarian settings, and provides valuable guidance for better resource allocation and implementation of the steps and components of Mental Health Integration.

Approach(es)
Empowerment and service user involvement
Policy and legislation
Training, education and capacity building
Treatment, care and rehabilitation
Disorder(s)
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
Region(s)
Middle East
Population(s)
Adults
Children and adolescents
Families and carers
Humanitarian and conflict health
Minority populations