The Role of Social Workers in Addressing Mental Health Issues Refugees: A Literature Review

1. PENDAHULUAN Latar Belakang Krisis Pengungsi Dampak Kesehatan Mental pada Pengungsi Peran Pekerja Sosial dalam Kesehatan Mental Pengungsi 2. METODOLOGI PENELITIAN Pendekatan Tinjauan Literatur Kriteria Pemilihan Artikel Proses Pencarian dan Analisis Data 3. PEMBAHASAN 3.1 Konteks Kesehatan Mental Pengungsi Prevalensi Gangguan Kesehatan Mental Manifestasi Masalah Kesehatan Mental Determinan Sosial yang Mempengaruhi Kesehatan Mental 3.2 Pendekatan dan Model Intervensi Pekerjaan Sosial a. Intervensi Mikro Manajemen Kasus Komprehensif Konseling Individu dan Keluarga yang Sensitif Trauma b. Intervensi Mezzo Dukungan Psikososial Berbasis Komunitas Pembangunan Kapasitas dan Pemberdayaan Komunitas c. Intervensi Makro Advokasi Kebijakan dan Hak Kerjasama Multi Sektor dan Antar Lembaga 3.3 Tantangan dan Batasan dalam Praktik Pekerjaan Sosial Kebijakan Imigrasi yang Tidak Stabil Kurangnya Pendanaan dan Sumber Daya Hambatan Budaya dan Bahasa Tantangan untuk Pekerja Sosial 3.4 Praktik Terbaik dan Inovasi dalam Pekerjaan

Abstract

Abstract

The increasingly complex global refugee crisis highlights the significant vulnerability of refugees to mental health issues. Traumatic experiences prior to displacement, stress during the journey, and challenges adapting to the destination country contribute to the high prevalence of disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety among this population. Social work, with its holistic, rights-based, and strength-centered approach, plays a crucial role in mitigating these impacts and promoting the psychosocial well-being of refugees. This literature review aims to analyze in depth the contribution of social work in supporting the mental health of refugees in various international contexts, identify effective intervention models, and explore challenges and opportunities in practice. The method used is a systematic literature review of peer-reviewed journal articles and international organization reports from 2015 to 2025. The review results show that social workers implement community-based psychosocial support, case management, policy advocacy, and culturally sensitive interventions. This article concludes with recommendations for evidence-based practice and future research directions to strengthen the social work response to the mental health needs of refugees effectively.

Keyword: Social Work, Mental Health, Refugees, Forced Migration, Psychosocial Interventions, Advocacy, International Context.