Methodology development for
migrants’ and refugees’ mental health
promotion during integration
into a new host environment
Dear Visitors,
Welcome to the MiMIND website!
MiMIND is co-financed by the EU4HEALTH Programme of the European Union under Grant Agreement No. 101161289 (HaDEA). On this website, we provide detailed information for the project entitled „Methodology development for migrants’ and refugees’ mental health promotion during integration into a new host environment”.
The general objective of the MiMIND project is to promote good mental health and prevention of mental health problems of migrants, refugees and internally displaced people from Ukraine, in order to reduce the burden of mental health problems in the Union, through the methodological support of the integration and essential services (healthcare, social care, education and employment).
NEWS
New Study Highlights the Importance of School Satisfaction for Families of Children with Severe Developmental Disabilities
A groundbreaking study by Sarah E. Bjornson and Adrienne Perry, published in January 2025, reveals that school satisfaction is a key predictor of quality of life for children with severe developmental disabilities and their families. Conducted with 171 Canadian parents, the research found that positive experiences with the school environment significantly enhance both child and family well-being — even more than the child’s diagnosis or access to support networks.
Interestingly, the type of educational setting (mainstream, supported, or special education) did not directly correlate with quality of life. Instead, what truly mattered was whether the educational strategies were tailored to the individual needs and goals of the child. The study also showed that over half of parental feedback reflected frustration or dissatisfaction, underscoring the challenges many families face.
The authors call for more individualised approaches in education, developed in partnership with parents and professionals. These findings carry strong implications for teacher training, inclusive educational practices, and policymaking in special education.
“The right school support doesn’t just help a child learn — it can transform the life of the whole family.”
KEY FACTS ABOUT MiMIND
Duration of MiMIND:
36 months from 02.09.2024
MiMIND involves
4 partners in 4 countries
MiMIND will carry out pilot projects in 3 selected countries
The estimated project costs are: € 729 078 EU contribution is: € 583 262
Some of The Main Results of MiMIND Will Be:
- Code of Good Practice on Migrants’ and Refugees’ /IDPs Mental Health Assessment
- Implementation of pilot actions in three countries
Recommendations for primary health professionals working with internally displaced people
Guidelines on mental health disorders detection and mental health promotion of migrants and refugees for professionals offering essential services (health and social care, education, employment sectors)
Recommendations for policy-makers on integration mental health aspects into policy development
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