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“You Are Not Alone” Strategies for Addressing Mental Health and Health Promotion with a Refugee Women's Sewing Group.

Authors :
Salt, Rebekah J.
Costantino, Margaret E.
Dotson, Emma L.
Paper, Bruce M.
Source :
Issues in Mental Health Nursing. Apr2017, Vol. 38 Issue 4, p337-343. 7p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Resettlement can be an uncertain time for refugees as they have often suffered life-threatening circumstances prior to flight from their countries, yet few resettlement programs screen for mental health. The purpose of this study was to pilot the Refugee Health Screener-15 (RHS-15) to assess mental health and the Pathways to Wellness intervention to identify internal and structural barriers affecting resettlement with a refugee women's sewing group. Community collaborations that create healthy social and physical environments through access to resources, economic opportunities, and social support promote a holistic approach to health and can improve quality of life for this vulnerable population. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01612840
Volume :
38
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
122316701
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2017.1289287