Beyond the borders of mental disorders– redefining the social and medical phenomenon
Beyond the borders of mental disorders– redefining the social and medical phenomenon

Summary/Abstract: Migration is a significant social phenomenon but at the same time a tool capable of changing aspects in an entire nation's infrastructure and development. Mass relocation brings forward economic, anthropological and medical concerns that prove otherwise challenging, as they come with a high number of variables influencing the interested individuals, as well as the communities they are a part of. Studying statistical data from a powerful psychological and social point of view, we can begin to understand the complexity of the factors we encounter with an increasing frequency in the daily clinical practice. Female patients with a history of moving abroad with the purpose of finding new work opportunities represent part of a vulnerable group, the quality that predisposes them to mental health issues and generates a clear course of discussion in the field of psychiatry. To understand the response one may resume to in front of an impacting social event, such as migration, would be to establish new behavioral patterns and from that point on, probable mental health disorders and their outcome in such a scenario. Thus, we, as clinicians, might benefit most from being able to predict our patients' needs or concerns partially and to foresee the best possible case management. Still a novelty, given the current state of knowledge, examining the „social brain" of patients and approaching cases from a holistic perspective may prove useful in gaining better insight on the diagnosed disorders, which is a critical point in developing a more precise care plan and setting higher standards for our hospital practice.

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