Mental health trajectories among refugees: A systematic review
This review suggests that refugees may follow similar mental health trajectories as other trauma-exposed populations, though notable differences in their distribution exist. Person-centered approaches such as growth mixture modeling offer valuable insights but remain underutilized. Longitudinal, theory-driven research is needed to inform tailored psychological interventions in displaced populations.
Authors
- Naser Morina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6470-4408)
- Aemal Akhtar
- George A. Bonanno (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8260-4435)
- Nexhmedin Morina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2331-9140)
- Lisa Dasen
- Richard A. Bryant
Institutions
- Black Dog Institute (AU)
- University of Zurich (CH)
- University of Münster (DE)
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- University Hospital of Zurich (CH)
- Columbia University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Psychiatric Research
- Published
- 2026-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2026.02.034
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 44.11