Stress factors and psychosocial needs of family members of missing and separated persons
Being able to live a family life is a central concern for everyone and is a right guaranteed by various international and national conventions such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the European Convention on Human Rights and the Swiss Federal Constitution. Despite this, many people are unable to exercise this right, as it is the case for a number of beneficiaries of the Swiss Red Cross. The Tracing Service and the Humanitarian Visa Advisory Service of the Swiss Red Cross have a longstanding experience and expertise of working with family members of missing persons, as well as separated family members.
This brochure is designed to help people who have experienced traumatic events and their families. It is for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Postage will be charged on goods sent abroad.
How do families get more security when fleeing? The fact sheet provides six tips for families on the run: these include, for example, learning phone numbers and names, information on the planned migration route, etc.
Most people know how to promote their physical health - for example, through a healthy diet or daily exercise. It is also common knowledge that an intact environment and a good working environment are beneficial to health. Mental health, on the other hand,…