Ecologies of care: mental health and psychosocial support for war-affected youth in the U.S.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Youth resettling to the U.S. from conflict-affected countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) face countless challenges. As they cope with their experiences of armed conflict and forced migration, these girls and boys must also adjust to the language and social norms of their new society, often encountering prejudice and discrimination along the way. Previous studies indicate that schools can play a central role in facilitating this adjustment while also promoting mental health and psychosocial wellbeing. This qualitative study aims to understand the lived experiences of MENA newcomers resettled in Austin, Texas and Harrisonburg, Virginia and to assess how schools, families, and communities support their mental and psychosocial wellbeing.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Bennouna C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6802323 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature