Mental Health of Refugees (WHO - OMS, 1996, 142 p.): Unit 4. Common mental disorders

Mental Health of Refugees (WHO - OMS, 1996, 142 p.)

Unit 4. Common mental disorders

		(introduction...)
		Five general rules for identifying and managing mental illness in refugees
		Interviewing to identify the causes of mental illness
		Depression
		Acute psychosis
		Chronic or long-term psychosis
		Mental disorders caused by hurtful and frightening events
		Mental disorders caused by beatings or other injuries to the head
		Emotional disturbances associated with intense fear and worry
		Emotional disturbances related to poor sleep