The Psychological Effects of Migration on Adults

  The psychological effects of migration on adults are diverse. They’re often associated with the migrant’s motivation to leave their country of origin behind. This phenomenon is driven by the intrinsic desire for better job opportunities, but also by social factors, such as violence, wars, and an ingrained lack of progress. The condition in which the migrant arrives at their destination usually has an impact on their mental health. Those who are illegal immigrants, refugees, or asylum seekers, are often traumatized. These are psychological conditions that, if not attended to, lengthen over time. “No one leaves home unless home is the…