Facilitating Mental Health Support for LGBT Forced Migrants: A Qualitative Inquiry. (14th June 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kahn, Sarilee; Alessi, Edward J.; Kim, Hanna; Woolner, Leah; Olivieri, Christina J.
• Is Part Of: Journal of counseling and development. Volume 96:Number 3(2018:Jul.)
• Page Start: 316
• Page End: 326
• Publication Date: 2018-06-14
• Subjects: LGBT -- forced migrants -- mental health -- refugees -- gateway providers; Vocational guidance -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Periodicals; Vocational education -- Periodicals; 361.0605
• DOI: 10.1002/jcad.12205
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0748-9633

Abstract

Abstract : Evidence suggests that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals who flee their countries of origin may arrive in host countries with persecution‐related mental health problems. This qualitative study explored facilitators and barriers to mental health care in Canada for forced migrants who are LGBT through the perspectives of 22 service providers and 7 migrants. Using thematic analysis, the authors identified 4 themes: recognizing stigma and shame, accessing competent mental health providers, managing distress/manifesting resilience, and healing through community connections. The authors discuss implications for counseling.