@article{ref1,
title="Depression and suicidality in an Afghan refugee: a case report",
journal="Transcultural psychiatry",
year="2019",
author="Morrow, Christopher B. and Krishna, Nithin",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="1363461519847314-1363461519847314",
abstract="We report the case of a young male refugee from Afghanistan who presented after a violent suicide attempt, likely precipitated in part by discrimination and social isolation experienced after immigrating to the United States. Common psychiatric comorbidities associated with immigration from war-torn nations are reviewed with a particular emphasis on how adequate screening and additional resources for vulnerable refugees during and after immigration continues to be an unmet need. Our findings suggest that there is a critical need and additional studies should be conducted, not only to identify at risk refugee populations but also to prevent potentially violent behavior. Our findings also suggest a lack of an optimal screening tool and shed light on the struggles of refugees, particularly those from Afghanistan.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1363-4615",
doi="10.1177/1363461519847314",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1363461519847314"
}