Vol. 1, Issue 1, Part A (2024)

The rising displacement of populations due to war, persecution, and socio-political unrest has led to a global surge in refugee populations, many of whom present with complex mental health conditions such as trauma-induced psychosis. Traditional mental health care models often fail to account for cultural and linguistic barriers, leading to misdiagnoses, underreporting, and non-adherence to treatment. This paper explores the imperative for culturally competent nursing care in addressing psychosis among refugee populations. It examines the intersections between trauma, cultural beliefs, and mental illness and evaluates nursing interventions that are sensitive to refugees’ cultural backgrounds, linguistic needs, and past trauma. Evidence suggests that culturally tailored care models improve diagnosis accuracy, patient compliance, therapeutic rapport, and mental health outcomes in refugees. Recommendations include integration of cultural competence training in nursing curricula, development of community-based interventions, and incorporation of interpreters and cultural liaisons in mental health services.