There is a strong association between migration and psychotic disorders.
Is it true that there is a strong association between migration and psychotic disorders?
Yes. Multiple studies and reviews confirm a robust association between migration and an increased incidence of psychotic disorders.
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The retrieved papers include large-scale epidemiological cohorts and clinical reviews specifically stating that migration is a well-established risk factor for psychotic disorders, with several noting elevated rates among migrants and refugees.
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González-Rodríguez, A., Palacios-Hernández, B., Natividad, M., Susser, L. C., Cobo, J., Rial, E., Cachinero, H., Izquierdo, E., Salvador, M., Balagué, A., Paolini, J., Bagué, N., Pérez, A., & Monreal, J. (2024). Incorporating Evidence of Migrant Women with Schizophrenia into a Women’s Clinic. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/women4040032
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JA, K., J, E., B, L., D, L., & KK, A. (2026). Sex-specific drivers of non-affective psychotic disorders within migrant groups: A 25-year retrospective cohort study of 2 million migrants.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-026-03152-x
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Morgan, C. (2020). Migration, ethnicity, and psychoses. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780190653279.003.0047
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The retrieved papers include large-scale epidemiological cohorts and clinical reviews specifically stating that migration is a well-established risk factor for psychotic disorders, with several noting elevated rates among migrants and refugees.
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