TOH edition: Friday, 11 September 2026 · Health & Medicine
Escaping War Is Only Half the Journey. In Birmingham, a Dedicated Clinic Is Helping Refugees Heal the Trauma They Carried.
Reported by The Guardian
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A specialised mental health clinic run by Doctors Without Borders in Birmingham has supported more than 350 refugees and asylum seekers during its first year of operation. The centre delivers intensive, trauma-focused psychological therapy designed to address the deep emotional scars left by violent conflict and forced displacement. Its success proves that genuine refuge requires mending invisible wounds alongside providing physical safety.
Tending to the profound psychological distress of displaced people proves that real sanctuary is about restoring emotional dignity and peace of mind, not just offering a roof.
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