Intersectional insights into refugee mental health: exploring the impact of identity and systemic barriers | Synapse
February 19, 2026Open Access
Intersectional insights into refugee mental health: exploring the impact of identity and systemic barriers
Key Points
To investigate how legal and social factors influence refugee mental health beyond traditional trauma models.
Qualitative analysis of refugee experiences
Focus on legal, social, and linguistic factors
Comparison of trauma-focused vs. systemic approaches
Legal insecurity significantly affects mental health outcomes
Social exclusion negatively impacts recovery processes
Linguistic barriers hinder integration and support access
Abstract
Findings underscore the importance of moving beyond trauma-focused models to address how legal insecurity, social exclusion, and linguistic integration shape refugee mental health and recovery.