Migration is a stressful experience due to dramatic changes to an individual's cultural, environmental and social landscape. Its impact on mental health will vary between individuals, due to differences in personal experiences and characteristics, such as age, gender, medical history, cultural background and agency in the migration process.
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)
Environment
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Movement
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. 63.