Re-designing the integrated care program for Asylum Seekers in the Netherlands

Asylum seekers often have serious and complex mental health problems mostly due to experiences either in their home country or during their travel to the Netherlands. During the asylum procedure, people seek treatment from the GP or a primary health care provider. However, often their problems are more serious and complex and they need to be referred to specialized primary and secondary mental health care.Asylum seekers are, as a group, characterized by diversity and multiple cultural backgrounds.Problem statement: The consequences are mental trauma such as depression, psychotic symptoms, slee... Mehr ...