Fostering mental health in the community: participatory interventions designed by and for undocumented women in Geneva, Switzerland

Abstract

Undocumented migrants, particularly women, are at high risk of poor mental health exacerbated by barriers to healthcare and systemic inequalities. Evidence on tailored interventions to mitigate these risks is lacking, especially in high-income urban contexts. This project aims to document how participatory approaches can drive migrants’ engagement in wellbeing and mental health promotion along with social integration. Through culturally informed psycho-social interventions, the project seeks to transform these challenges into opportunities for better mental health and community integration.

Topic: emotions, hospitals, university, income, mental health, middle-aged adult, occupational health, refugees, heart, perimenopause, psychosocial intervention, health care systems, quality improvement, community, social integration, peer support, symptom aggravating factors, nongovernmental organizations