Estrategias para organizar la investigación y la atención en salud mental de poblaciones migrantes

Abstract

The mental health challenges faced by the migrant population in Spain are analyzed, emphasizing the gaps of our healthcare system to addresses their specific needs. Among these challenges are a high prevalence of mental disorders, increased exposure to mental health determinants, differences in the expression of distress, and behaviors related to access and demand for services. Proposals are presented to improve healthcare at multiple levels: 1) fostering of high-impact research, 2) providing rigorous culturally humility training for healthcare professionals and for the integration of community mental health agents, and 3) establishing reference care units as an organizational shift to enhance care and promote public health policies. In conclusion, urgent action through public health policies is necessary to ensure the best care for all.