Prevalence of mental disorders and torture among Tibetan refugees: A systematic review

• Main Authors: Dolma Sonam (Author), Chase Robert M (Author), Holtz Timothy H (Author), Singh Sonal (Author), Mills Edward J (Author), Santa-Barbara Joanna (Author), Orbinski James J (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2005-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Many Tibetan refugees flee Tibet in order to escape physical and mental hardships, and to access the freedoms to practice their culture and religion. We aimed to determine the prevalence of mental illnesses within the refugee populat...