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September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

Depression in an intercultural psychotherapeutic context

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EGEkin Sönmez Güngör

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This research highlights how cultural factors impact depression diagnosis in migrants, suggesting culturally adapted treatments may improve outcomes.

Key Points

  • Depression rates among migrants are significantly higher, complicating diagnosis and treatment efforts.
  • Somatization, as a reaction to migration stress, often complicates the identification of psychological issues in patients.
  • Culturally adapted CBT can enhance the effectiveness of treatment for depression in diverse populations.
  • Cultural competence and meaningful dialogue are crucial for effective psychotherapy within intercultural contexts.

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Ekin Sönmez Güngör (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4219e713b0b5dfea6a102https://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.49
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