Policy Brief: Beyond Survival: Refugee Mental Health and Belonging in Germany

by Zohra Wandaa

Beyond Survival: Refugee Mental Health and Belonging in Germany

Existing psychosocial services are fragmented, underfunded and often inaccessible. Barriers include stigma, language gaps, fear of authorities and a shortage of trained professionals. In many reception centres, psychological services are available only for acute cases, often without interpreters, and are insufficient for the population size. Most services remain project-based and short-term, undermining continuity of care and trust.

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