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They flee from war, violence, or persecution. But even in the safety of their host country, the scars remain – often invisible, yet painful. The psychosocial care of people who have experienced displacement is a major challenge: language barriers, traumatic experiences, and long waiting times for therapy appointments make it difficult to access help.

A new study from the University of Duisburg-Essen aims to address exactly this issue – with an unusual but promising approach: art therapy. In cooperation with the Bürgerstiftung Aachen (Aachen Citizens' Foundation) , a free art therapy group for adults with refugee experience will launch on May 28.