Versteht mich endlich jemand?

In the organizer's words:

Depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder - compared to the general population, refugees are at a significantly higher risk of mental illness. In addition to this increased risk, however, there are numerous barriers that make it difficult for refugees to access the therapies they need. This has consequences: Diagnoses are not made, waiting times for a place in therapy are long, illnesses persist untreated and worsen or become chronic.

In a joint research project, the Psychosocial Center Saxony-Anhalt and Martin Luther University are therefore investigating the experiences of refugees in Halle. Interviews are being used to investigate how refugees in Halle perceive medical care and psychotherapeutic care in particular. Another perspective is provided by the assessments of the language mediators who accompany the patients during their initial psychotherapeutic consultations.

This provides a concrete, personal picture of the German healthcare system with all its barriers and opportunities. In a short lecture, members of the research group will present the current status of the study and the work of the Psychosocial Center, after which there will be room for questions from the audience. After the talk, there will be an opportunity to visit the "Standing Still" exhibition, which depicts the situation of refugees and seafarers during the pandemic.

The discussion is part of the Education Weeks against Racism 2025.

Free admission.