Navigating wellness through integration: coping strategies for depression among Syrian refugees in Norway.

Background: Refugees frequently face the challenges of adapting to unfamiliar environments and new cultural contexts. Such adaptations emphasize the importance of coping strategies during resettlement and for individuals to successfully integrate in the new communities. Particularly for Syrian refugees in Norway, many of whom have escaped war and conflict, understanding their ways of coping with mental health problems, such as depression, is pivotal.

Psychological distress among Afghan refugees in Norway as a function of their integration.

Background: Often, refugees are susceptible to mental health problems due to adversities experienced before, during, and after the flight. Through a cross-sectional study, the present study examines the relationship between different aspects of integration and psychological distress among Afghans living in Norway.

Methods: The participants were recruited through e-mail invitations, refugee-related organizations, and social media platforms.

Explanatory models of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression among Afghan refugees in Norway.

Background: The current situation in Afghanistan makes it likely that we are facing a new wave of Afghan refugees, warranting more knowledge about how to deal with mental health problems among them. This study aims to gain more knowledge on Explanatory Models (EM) of depression and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) among Afghan refugees resettled in Norway.

Methods: We conducted six gender-separated, semi-structured focusgroup interviews based on vignettes with Afghan refugees (total N = 27).