Mental health impacts of migration among the Kura’s tribe: Psychological studies and health consequences

Migration often presents unique challenges that significantly impact the mental health of individuals and communities. This study focuses on the mental health problems prevalent among 50 family members of the Kura’s tribes who migrated to Chennai. Utilizing a structured questionnaire, the study assesses three key domains of mental health: general health, depression, and anxiety. Data were analyzed using SPSS software, and findings were statistically evaluated using descriptive statistics and ANOVA. The results reveal a high prevalence of stress, depression, and anxiety among respondents. Over half reported challenges in concentration, decision-making, and enjoyment of daily activities, with notable levels of self-doubt and unhappiness. Depression screening highlighted widespread fatigue, sleep disturbances, and appetite changes, with over a quarter reporting suicidal thought. Anxiety screening revealed excessive worry, restlessness, and irritability as common issues. ANOVA results indicated no significant gender-based differences in mental health states, suggesting that mental health challenges are uniformly distributed across genders within the community. These findings underline the need for culturally sensitive mental health interventions tailored to the Kura’s tribes. The study concludes that migration-induced stress and socio-cultural transitions profoundly affect the mental health of the Kura’s tribes, emphasizing the necessity of comprehensive mental health strategies to mitigate these effects and improve overall well-being.