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Susan Sierau1,2, Esther Schneider1, Yuriy Nesterko1
1Abteilung für Medizinische Psychologie und Medizinische Soziologie, Universität Leipzig.
Objective:
Within the present study we investigated prevalence rates of psychological symptoms in underage and full-age unaccompanied refugees in youth welfare institutions.
Methods:
Sociodemographic characteristics and mental health problems in the areas of emotion and behavior were assessed using screening data from both self-reports and caregiver reports of 105 youths.
Results:
Symptoms of depression (42 %), behavior (35 %) and posttraumatic stress (32 %) were most frequently reported. There were no significant differences in frequencies of psychological symptoms between groups of underage and full-age unaccompanied refugees. Whereas youth reported more problems with peers, caregivers reported more psychological problems of youths in the areas of emotion, behavior, and hyperactivity.
Conclusion:
The data underline the need for psychological interventions of young unaccompanied refugees.
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