Caring for Muslim Refugees
摘要
Migration, even to a safe destination, can be traumatic. Forced migration, especially following an armed conflict, can have a wide range of psychosocial and other negative health consequences. It is true that most refugees and asylum seekers adjust to their new communities after displacement, but some will have invisible wounds that can cause intrapsychic and interpersonal dysfunction and can even lead to trans-generational transmission of the traumatic impact. This chapter examines the unique challenges facing refugees in general, with a specific focus on Muslim refugees. It also touches on the trauma that refugee youth go through and how it might affect their psyche. Finally, the chapter introduces ways for culturally humble health-care professionals to help them navigate these dynamics.