Citation

Jaung M, Jani S, Banu S, Mackey JM. Psychiatr. Clin. North Am. 2017; 40(3): 565-574.

Affiliation

Department of Emergency Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030, USA. Electronic address: jmmackey@bcm.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.psc.2017.05.015

PMID

28800810

Abstract

Mental health disorders are a major cause of morbidity and a growing burden in low-income and middle-income countries; but there is little existing literature on the detailed epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment in low-resource settings. Special situations with vulnerable populations, such as those created by international humanitarian emergencies, refugees or internally displaced people, and victims of human trafficking, are increasing in prevalence. These victims are often resettled in developed countries and come to the emergency department seeking care. To better care for these populations, knowledge of specialized psychosocial and cultural considerations should inform the comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment plan.

Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

Conflict; Disaster; Displaced persons; International psychiatry; Trafficking