Professor Ross White, specialises in the mental health needs of forcibly displaced people. Lynn Walsh, one of his PhD students, is currently contacting a range of partner organisations to recruit participants for a survey in this area.

The study takes the form of a brief questionnaire in the English language which takes 10-20 minutes to complete. While the primary outcome of this study will be to be submitted as her doctoral thesis, it is hoped that the results of this study will provide us with more awareness of the factors that impact on migrant mental health and how that can contribute to a more person-centred understanding of their needs and inform intervention delivery.

The key findings from this study will be shared with relevant political stakeholders and policy makers to better inform the provision and planning of mental health services for migrant communities.