Experiences with treating immigrants: a qualitative study in mental health services across 16 European countries.

Purpose: While there has been systematic research on the experiences of immigrant patients in mental health services within certain European countries, little research has explored the experiences of mental health professionals in the delivery of services to immigrants across Europe. This study sought to explore professionals' experiences of delivering care to immigrants in districts densely populated with immigrants across Europe.

Methods: Forty-eight semi-structured interviews were conducted with mental health care professionals working in 16 European countries.