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what are the psychological challenges that could face a person coming from another country?(300-500 words)

Answer 1

• Immigrants who leave their country to settle in a new one,have sometimes adverse effects on their mental health.Since it is a new country,new people,new culture,it becomes daunting for a person to settle in,leaving behind their home.Moving to another country is a major life change.
• There are many different reasons for immigration. A refugee, for example, has to leave their home country because of war or persecution. They often have to let go of a lot very quickly and may not have time to prepare for their departure. Sometimes the escape has been prepared for a long time without being able to tell anyone. In many cases, they have not had the time or possibility to say goodbye to their loved ones. Often a refugee has experienced a lot of difficult things already in their home country.
• Migrants, on the other hand, have planned their departure. They usually want to improve their lives in some way. They may move to another country to study, to ensure a better future for the whole family or just to spread their wings in a new environment. Sometimes a migrant has also made the decision to leave because of their circumstances and also they may have traumatic experiences. However, they usually have had the time and opportunity to plan their departure, say goodbye to their loved ones and arrange things.
• Regardless of why they left, everyone has to let go of something when they leave for a new country and everyone goes through the process of adapting to the new situation. For some, the change may be painless, inspiring and filled with positive curiosity, while for others, it may take years and be painful. The latter is often true for asylum seekers and refugees, but integrating into the new country is also a challenge for migrants. In most cases, adapting takes a lot of time and is sometimes hard.
• Most of us are not prepared for how stressful settling in a new culture may be. Stress expressed as anxiety and pressure is a natural response to the change of culture and surroundings. Everything may feel strange and difficult at times. Also feelings of despair are common. Many people also feel other powerful emotions and reactions that may be confusing and scary.
• Attitudes towards the new country become more realistic after some time: one sees problems of life everywhere. Gaining access to education or finding a job is difficult. One's home country starts to feel good in every respect and the new country bad. At this stage, the individual usually feels bad and suffer from various types of ailments. Feelings of loneliness and disappointment are common which may lead to depression.
• Uncertainty about the future and lack of routines cause a lot of stress. Focusing on the new situation takes up a lot of strength and energy. This is mentally very hard. At the same time, one should be able to find new relationships to make up for extended family and old friends. Immigrants may not be able to find a suitable job right away, and there may also be problems with living, money and eating. This usually brings up strong reactions and emotions that may even feel frightening. They might not be able to adjust well,with new culture and new people becaue of maybe language barriers etc.
• Feelings and reactions common to many immigrants in this phase:
• fatigue, weakness, frustration and despair
• irritation, bitterness, anger, hate and aggression
• insomnia and nightmares
• forgetting words, names and appointments, attention difficulties
• headache, upset stomach, other physical symptoms
• fearfulness and distrust
• not being able to do anything or make contact with the new society
• exaggerated energy in arranging one's matters.
• Events that evoke elements of past trauma and loss can contribute to the re-emergence of anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder.The main domains of resettlement stress include social and economic strain, social alienation, discrimination and status loss, and exposure to violence.
• When older people join an already settled family, issues can include slower rates of learning the language and acculturation; separation from extended family, peers and familiar surroundings; decreased social support and isolation because extended family and community networks are lost; increased dependency on others because of language and mobility difficulties; fewer opportunities for meaningful work and productivity; and loss of status as a respected elder in the new cultural context.
• Clinical assessment and treatment effectiveness can be improved with the use of trained interpreters and culture brokers when linguistic and cultural differences impede communication and mutual understanding.