Back to the Future: A Dynamic Structural Framework of Migration and Mental Health-View Presentation

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The session titled "Back to the Future, a Dynamic Structural Framework of Migration and Mental Health" was led by Pamela Montana-Arteaga, Nathan Vega-Potler, and Olivia Shadid. They discussed the intricate relationship between migration, mental health, and structural frameworks. The panelists emphasized the historical and political contexts influencing migration, such as U.S. interventions in Latin America and policies impacting migrants. They highlighted how these factors, combined with structural violence and legal systems, affect migrants' mental health and wellbeing.<br /><br />A significant portion of the discussion focused on understanding migration beyond a linear process, exploring the pre-migration, migration, and post-migration phases. Various structural issues were examined, including community violence, economic deprivations, and labor exploitation. The panelists provided insights into structural frameworks like structural violence and competency. Dr. Paul Farmer and others have highlighted these concepts to underscore the avoidable harms due to longstanding social structures.<br /><br />The panel also reviewed a case study, illustrating structural challenges faced by a migrant worker, thereby emphasizing the importance of considering geopolitical and economic influences in their care. Audience members were encouraged to share experiences and suggestions for interventions at different levels, including individual, clinic-based, and policy-level approaches. The session concluded with a call for interdisciplinary collaboration, advocacy, and the inclusion of historical contexts in understanding and addressing the complexities of migration and mental health.

Keywords

migration

mental health

structural frameworks

historical contexts

political contexts

structural violence

economic deprivations

labor exploitation

geopolitical influences

interdisciplinary collaboration

advocacy