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This review aims to explore the barriers and facilitators that affect asylum seekers' access to mental health care services.

March 2, 2026

Barriers and facilitators to mental health care access among asylum seekers: a narrative review using the levesque framework.

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This review aims to explore the barriers and facilitators that affect asylum seekers' access to mental health care services.
Conducted a narrative review of peer-reviewed literature from high-income host countries.
Utilized the Levesque framework to map access dimensions.
Analyzed qualitative data on patterns in accessing care.
Identified common barriers including fragmented service structures and complex enrollment processes.
Highlighted limited interpreter availability as a constraint on communication in clinical settings.
Found that legal and financial uncertainties affect continued engagement in care.

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Narrative review identifies barriers to mental health care access in asylum seekers, suggesting improved policies for engagement.

Wehbe et al. (2026) studied this question.

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