[Integration of immigrants into the mental health care system in Germany].
OBJECTIVE
Due to the effects of globalization there has to be dealt with an increased number of immigrants in the German health care system. However, esp. the mental health care system in Germany is not sufficiently prepared for this challenge.


METHODS
It will be given an overview on the current situation of mental health care of immigrants with mental disorders.


RESULTS
The aspect of creating specialized care units vs. opening established institutions for immigrants will be discussed.


CONCLUSIONS
Examples of good clinical practice will be highlighted. Recommendations for opening the mental health care services for immigrants in Germany will be proposed.
Machleidt
Wielant
W
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Abteilung Sozialpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Hannover.
Behrens
Katharina
K
Ziegenbein
Marc
M
Calliess
Iris Tatjana
IT
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