New beginnings in an old land: Refugee and immigrant mental health in Israel.

1994 ◽  
pp. 153-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaacov Lerner ◽  
Julia Mirsky ◽  
Miriam Barasch
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Immigrant Mental Health ◽  
New Beginnings

The effects of ethnic identity and acculturation in mental health of immigrants: A literature review

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 643-655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albina Balidemaj ◽  
Mark Small
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Mental Health Research ◽  
Mental Health Workers ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Immigrant Mental Health

Objectives: The purpose of this literature review was to highlight the studies on mental health in relation to acculturation and ethnic identity and to identify research gaps. The results can be used to help inform future immigrant mental health workers and policy makers as well as provide information about the implications of immigrant mental health. Methods: The literature search was conducted electronically, directed by a variety of key words. The search focused on five areas of immigrant mental health importance: (1) acculturation; (2) acculturation and mental health; (3) ethnic identity; (4) ethnic identity and mental health; and (5) acculturation, ethnic identity and mental health. A total of 171 articles were examined and 110 were included in the review. Results: The information is presented in the following categories: acculturation; acculturation and mental health; ethnic identity; ethnic identity and mental health; and acculturation, ethnic identity and mental health. Research gaps are also presented. Conclusion: Overall, literature shows that acculturation, ethnic identity and mental health are closely related to one another affecting both, individuals and communities. This literature review will help to better inform practitioners who may encounter immigrants experiencing mental health issues due to acculturation and ethnic identity pressure. This review may also help policy makers identify specific obstacles that are not addressed in immigration policies which can affect the implementation of these policies. In addition, the information presented can be used as an instrument for researchers in the field. Despite the limited amount of information about immigrant mental health challenges, much work remains to fully support the affected individuals and their families.

Canadian Immigrant Mental Health

2021 ◽  
pp. 187-207
Author(s):  
Kenneth Fung ◽  
Jaswant Guzder
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Immigrant Mental Health

Immigrant Mental Health: An Experien tial Approach

1992 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajendra K. Misra ◽  
Maurita A. Kilroy
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Immigrant Mental Health
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