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School-based prevention programs for refugee children
Cécile Rousseau1, Jaswant Guzder
1Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, 7085 Hutchison, Room 204.2, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3N 1Y9. cecile.rousseau@mcgill.ca
Summary
Schools can bridge the gap in mental health care for refugee children, who often underutilize services. This review highlights promising school-based programs and calls for more research to support refugee child adaptation.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Public Health
- Educational Interventions
Background:
- Refugee families face barriers accessing mental health services.
- Schools play a crucial role in refugee children's adaptation and mental well-being.
- Underutilization of mental health services by refugee populations is a significant concern.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing school-based prevention programs for refugee children.
- To identify promising initiatives and challenges in implementing these programs.
- To advocate for interdisciplinary approaches in school-based mental health.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of school-based prevention programs for refugee children.
- Analysis of existing initiatives and their reported outcomes.
- Identification of obstacles and facilitators for program development.
Main Results:
- Several promising school-based initiatives exist despite implementation challenges.
- Schools are a vital access point for mental health services for refugee children.
- Obstacles to program development require further attention and solutions.
Conclusions:
- School-based programs offer a promising avenue for supporting refugee children's mental health.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for developing and evaluating effective initiatives.
- Further research is needed to address the diverse mental health needs of refugee children in schools.
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