Erkuygur, S. (2024). Challenges and Opportunities for Uyghur Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Programming. Intervention: Journal of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Conflict Affected Areas, 22(1):p 17-21. https://journals.lww.com/invn/fulltext/2024/22010/challenges_and_opportunities_for_uyghur_mental.4.aspxhttps://doi.org/10.4103/intv.intv_37_23
Abstract:
Mental health and psychosocial support for Uyghurs living abroad need to be acknowledged as an important component of the humanitarian response. To formulate appropriate interventions for promoting mental health, a comprehensive understanding of identified problems is needed. However, several challenges − including language barriers, community perceptions of mental health, and mental health services − must be addressed. In this field report, we draw from our experiences of the Uyghur diaspora in relation to mental health to present the challenges which need to be addressed.