Mental Health of Forced Migrants Recently Granted Leave to Remain in the United Kingdom
Thousands of vulnerable and traumatised people who have fled war, torture, abuse and exploitation in their home country are granted refugee status in the UK each year. Gaining refugee statusis hugely positive; it brings with it the safety and certainty after a long and perilous journey and an arduous and exhausting asylum process. However, the transition from asylum seeker to refugee is far from easy and can have significant implications for mental health.