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The relationship between migration and mental health is complex given the heterogeneous and context specific nature of migration and, generally speaking, forcibly displaced populations are at increased risk for developing mental health disorders. Yet, despite the recent Venezuelan forced displacement being the greatest diaspora in the recorded history of Latin America, little is known about the mental health effects and potential treatment targets for this at risk, stigmatized, and underserved population. In order to address a significant lack of mental health care seeking and retention in this population, the current multi-disciplinary study proposes a comprehensive examination of factors that serve as facilitators and barriers to mental health treatment seeking and treatment retention in forcibly displaced populations, which will then be leveraged to adapt and pilot an evidence-based treatment approach to increase retention of Venezuelan migrants in care.
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