by Liana Chase
The report summarizing findings of my Fulbright research in the Bhutanese refugee camps of eastern Nepal (September 2011-June 2012).
The report summarizing findings of my Fulbright research in the Bhutanese refugee camps of eastern Nepal (September 2011-June 2012).
Background: Research has consistently demonstrated psychosocial vulnerability among Bhutanese refugees in Nepal. A steady rise in Bhutanese refugee suicide rates since 2007 has increased international attention to mental health issues in this population. Resources available for structured mental health interventions in the camps are decreasing and there is a dearth of culturally tailored interventions available for addressing Bhutanese refugee mental health in resettlement countries. Meanwhile, there is growing evidence that preventative interventions that promote psychosocial resilience may have as great a public health impact as those that aim to treat mental illness in refugee groups and that efforts to improve refugee community mental health should incorporate cultural beliefs and values held by the target population. Published By: |