Immigrant-specific health policies focusing on linguistically and culturally sensitive services have increased access to mental health services by migrants. Culturally and linguistically proficient community health workers can also play an important role due to their understanding of the underlying determinants of mental health for migrant workers, in accordance with the right to health.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
Persons on the move
Year
2013
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Health, Report to the HRC (2013), A/HRC/23/41, para. 68.