Exploring mental health literacy among youths with background as asylum-seekers and refugees: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to explore mental health literacy among youths with a background as asylum-seekers and refugees including the role of mental health literacy as a barrier to their service use. A systematic literature study was conducted to gain an overview of mental health literacy in youths with a background as asylum-seekers and refugees. The databases MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Web of Science were used to identify relevant research. The PRISMA statement was used to report on the literature search, and a thematic synthesis was used to analyze the data from the included studies. Eleven studies reporting qualitative data were included. The understanding of mental health varied. Some youths understood mental health and mental health problems as connected to body and

SUBMITTER: Sandsgard-Hilmarsen E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12011742 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature