Table 2

Mental health in refugees in Germany in %

Mental disorder
Returnees (N = 47)
Stayers (N = 53)

At least one DSM-IV diagnosis
43.8
78.0
PTSD
31.0 (n = 42)
54.7
Depression
31.9
51.9
Manic Episode
-
1.9
Dysthymia
10.6
13.5
Suicidal Tendencies
27.7 (low)
43.2 (low to high)
Psychotic Disorder
8.5
(not explored)
Agoraphobia
8.5
9.6
Panic Disorder
6.4
9.6
Social Phobia
-
9.6
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
-
-
Eating Disorder
-
3.9
Substance abuse/dependence
2.1
1.9
General Anxiety Disorder
4.3
-

Undergoing psychological treatment
38.3
58.5

von Lersner et al. BMC International Health and Human Rights 2008 8:8   doi:10.1186/1472-698X-8-8