Immigrants and refugees from conflict zones often face compounded trauma. It’s possible they’re unable to return home for significant life events, and their ability to support the family members who remain in a war zone is severely limited. Discrimination, trauma fatigue, and political divisions can put pressure on those affected to remain silent, which can deepen feelings of isolation and distress. Psychologists who work with these populations say that feeling overwhelmed and helpless is very common in these cases, but that social connection and small meaningful actions can go a long way toward regaining a sense of control.