Breaking Down Barriers: Mental Healthcare Access for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the UK
Mental health inequalities remain a major public health challenge,
particularly for populations displaced by conflict, persecution, and forced
migration.
At the Global Public Health and Epidemiology Congress 2026,
Ohene Frimpong will present an
insightful literature review examining the obstacles that asylum seekers and
refugees encounter when seeking mental healthcare in the United Kingdom.
Presentation Title
Presentation Highlights
• Investigating mental health challenges faced by displaced populations.
• Exploring how immigration policies influence healthcare access.
• Examining language and communication barriers in clinical settings.
• Understanding the effects of stigma, culture, and social exclusion.
• Assessing healthcare system limitations and service availability.
• Reviewing culturally adapted interventions and trauma-informed approaches.
• Identifying opportunities for policy reform and improved health equity.
The literature reviewed identifies recurring barriers including
communication difficulties, resource limitations, social isolation, and
systemic inequalities that can reduce engagement with mental health services. (SpringerLink)
Why This Research Matters
Improving mental healthcare access for asylum seekers and refugees is
essential for reducing health disparities and supporting social integration.
Research such as this helps policymakers, healthcare providers, and public
health professionals develop more inclusive and effective systems of care. (SpringerLink)
Conference Information
Global Public Health and Epidemiology Congress 2026
📍 London, United Kingdom & Online
📅 September 21–23, 2026
🔗 Website: https://globalpublichealthcongress.com/
🔗 Abstract Submission: https://globalpublichealthcongress.com/abstract-submission
🔗 Registration: https://globalpublichealthcongress.com/register
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