Understanding the relationship between social support and mental health of humanitarian migrants resettled in Australia
Content type
Journal article
Published
September 2022
Project
Researchers
Hemavarni (Varni) Doma, Thach Tran, Pilar Rioseco, Jane Fisher
Refugees are at higher risk of mental health problems after settlement. This article investigates whether the loss of social connections plays a role, using data from Building a New Life in Australia. The findings highlight the importance of early emotional and informational supports for refugee mental health.
Journal name
BMC Public Health
Journal ISSN
1471-2458