Mental health problems, traumatic experiences and subjective treatment goals of treatment-seeking refugee minors.

ABSTRACT: Background: Forced displacement is globally increasing, with children and adolescents being particularly affected. Exposure to armed conflict, the flight itself and challenges of settling in new environments put them at risk of experiencing potentially traumatic events and developing mental health problems, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Still, limited information is available regarding the traumatic experiences, psychological stress and treatment goals of treatment-seeking refugee children and adolescents.Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated data from refugee minors seeking treatment at an Outpatient Health Care Center for Refugee Children in Germany. The standard diagnostic procedure included assessing sociodemographic characteristics

SUBMITTER: Dewitz J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12573550 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature