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Background:
Immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees live with extreme stress, consistent vulnerability, and life-long health consequences. Children in these populations face an increased risk of poor mental health because of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
Aim:
To implement an ACE screening questionnaire for all migrant children aged < 19 years in a community shelter.
Method:
The Model for Improvement.
Intervention:
The Pediatric ACEs and Related Life Events Screener was implemented over 10 weeks in a community shelter.
Results:
All children screened had at least 1 ACE. Initiation of screening led to the recognition of adverse experiences, thus allowing for mental health support and referrals to mental health specialists.
Conclusions:
This quality improvement project supports screening for ACEs in migrant children to uncover potential mental health concerns and provide targeted support, recognizing the long-term effects of trauma on their well-being.
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