The cultural bereavement of skilled professionals
The reason for immigration is an important determinant for mental health among immigrants. At the same time one has to be mindful that the mental health needs of migrants and refugees are very different. Therefore, in examining the settlement process of a skilled professional migrant, a difference may be expected along with some identical issues.
Mental health professionals may use the metaphor of the seven stages of the grief cycle (i.e. shock, denial, anger, guilt, depress

