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To synthesize evidence on mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) needs and barriers for asylum seekers and refugees in Greece.

February 27, 2026International Journal for Equity in HealthOpen Access

Mental health and psychosocial support for asylum seekers and refugees in Greece: a narrative review of stressors, needs, services, and barriers

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To synthesize evidence on mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) needs and barriers for asylum seekers and refugees in Greece.
Conducted a narrative review following IASC guidance.
Reviewed literature published in English or Greek from January 2015 to May 2025.
Included 25 journal articles and 5 additional relevant sources.
One third of asylum seekers and refugees experience mental health issues, like depression or PTSD.
Mental health needs are influenced by displacement and post-migration stressors.
Access to MHPSS services is limited by structural barriers and inadequate system capacity.

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Narrative review highlights mental health needs and barriers to support for asylum seekers and refugees in Greece, indicating urgent improvements needed.

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Dumke et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a134b8ed1d949a99abe40d https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-026-02786-2

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Narrative review highlights mental health needs and barriers to support for asylum seekers and refugees in Greece, indicating urgent improvements needed.

Mental health and psychosocial support for asylum seekers and refugees in Greece: a narrative review of stressors, needs, services, and barriers

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Mental health and psychosocial support for asylum seekers and refugees in Greece: a narrative review of stressors, needs, services, and barriers

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