The purpose of this research was to understand how mental and psychological disorders affect asylum seekers and refugees as they try to move on and start new. Just as importantly I wanted to know exactly what kind of treatment/attention they get once they come to America. I have learned there is basically no government organized system specifically to help with these idorders among refugees. Only if there exist extremely noticable issues will a refugee get help. Many don't go through any sort of support program, whether it has an emphasis on basic survival or monetary help or anything at all. Right now charitys, such as church groups and not-for-profit groups, and university clinics, are the only places that offer refugees help. That needs to change.
Or does it? I am not a refugee or asylum seeker, I have no idea what is needed to start over in this country. That is what the next part of my research will be about is understanding what is needed, from the refugee point 0f view.
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