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Mental health in refugee children
Cecilie Dangmann1, Ragnhild Dybdahl2, Øivind Solberg3
1Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Hamarvegen 112, 2418 Elverum, Norway.
Current Opinion in Psychology
|September 21, 2022
Summary
Refugee children face significant health disparities, particularly in mental health, due to trauma and displacement. An ecological model is proposed to understand and address these challenges by considering both risk and resilience factors.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Pediatric Mental Health
- Forced Displacement Studies
Background:
- Children constitute nearly half of the global forcibly displaced population, with many originating from conflict zones like Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
- Documented health disparities exist among refugee children, notably in mental health outcomes, though these are inconsistent across demographics, time, and contexts.
- Despite significant exposure to trauma and stressors, refugee children demonstrate considerable resilience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose an ecological model for understanding the health of refugee children.
- To integrate risk and resilience factors within a comprehensive framework.
- To provide a basis for developing targeted health interventions for this vulnerable population.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual framework development based on existing literature.
- Integration of ecological systems theory to model health determinants.
- Consideration of individual, familial, and societal factors influencing child health.
Main Results:
- The proposed ecological model highlights the interplay between past trauma, current stressors, and systemic disruptions.
- It emphasizes the dynamic relationship between risk factors and resilience capacities in refugee children.
- The model offers a holistic perspective on refugee child health, moving beyond a deficit-based approach.
Conclusions:
- An ecological model is recommended for a nuanced understanding of refugee child health.
- This framework can guide the development of culturally sensitive and effective interventions.
- Addressing both risks and promoting resilience is crucial for improving health outcomes in displaced children.
Keywords:
ChildrenForced migrationMental healthPsychosocial supportRefugeesSocioeconomic determinantsMore Related Videos
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