Note some studies of refugees, as well as studies of the general population, have shown the opposite to be true.  

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This includes stress, anxiety, and depression.

Refugees Experience Emotional Distress

They may develop unhealthy behaviors such as smoking and overeating, and also health conditions like  coronary heart disease, hypertension, autoimmune disease, and respiratory disease.

Refugees Are At Risk for Health Problems

James, P., Iyer, A., & Webb, T. L. (2019). The impact of post‐migration stressors on refugees’ emotional distress and health: A longitudinal analysis. European Journal of Social Psychology, 49(7), 1359–1367. https://doi-org.proxy.wichita.edu/10.1002/ejsp.2589

The impact of post‐migration stressors on refugees’ emotional distress and health: A longitudinal analysis

Social relationships may not reduce distress and health symptoms in refugees.

This includes avoidance, reappraisal, resignation, and distraction via exercise or religious practice. 

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