The Stress Of Immigration Can Cause Psychosis, According To New Study | The Huffington Post

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Source: The Stress Of Immigration Can Cause Psychosis, According To New Study | The Huffington Post

The stress and hardship faced by immigrants setting up in a new country could be contributing to an increased risk of psychosis among certain communities. And for those coming to a new country with refugee status — which usually means they’re also escaping adversity or trauma — the risk of mental illness is even higher, according to a new study by researchers at Canada’s Western University.

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