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Review of Child and Adolescent Refugee Mental Health.

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Title: Review of Child and Adolescent Refugee Mental Health.
Authors: Lustig, Stuart L.1 stuart.lustig@tch.harvard.edu, Kia-Keating, Maryam1, Knight, Wanda Grant1, Geltman, Paul1, Ellis, Heidi1, Kinzie, J. David1, Keane, Terence1, Saxe, Glenn N.1
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Jan2004, Vol. 43 Issue 1, p24-36. 13p.
Subject Terms: *Child psychiatry, *Immigrants, Refugees, Adolescent psychiatry, Cross-cultural psychiatry, Psychiatry
Abstract: Objective: To review stressful experiences and stress reactions among child and adolescent refugees, as well as interventions and ethical considerations in research and clinical work, within the framework of the chronological experiences of child refugees; namely, the phases of preflight, flight, and resettlement. Highlighted are special refugee populations such as unaccompanied minors, asylum seekers, and former child soldiers. Pertinent medical findings are summarized. Method: The authors reviewed articles from 1990 to 2003 addressing the topics above. Literature was gathered from databases including PsycINFO, Medline, and SocioFile. Pertinent earlier papers and those from other disciplines cited in database-identified articles were also included. Results: Child and adolescent refugees suffer from significant conflict-related exposures. Reactions to stress may be mediated by coping strategies, belief systems, and social relations. Conclusions: More research is needed on interventions, specifically on efficacy and cultural relevance. Interventions that have an impact on multiple ecological levels need further development and evaluation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Objective: To review stressful experiences and stress reactions among child and adolescent refugees, as well as interventions and ethical considerations in research and clinical work, within the framework of the chronological experiences of child refugees; namely, the phases of preflight, flight, and resettlement. Highlighted are special refugee populations such as unaccompanied minors, asylum seekers, and former child soldiers. Pertinent medical findings are summarized. Method: The authors reviewed articles from 1990 to 2003 addressing the topics above. Literature was gathered from databases including PsycINFO, Medline, and SocioFile. Pertinent earlier papers and those from other disciplines cited in database-identified articles were also included. Results: Child and adolescent refugees suffer from significant conflict-related exposures. Reactions to stress may be mediated by coping strategies, belief systems, and social relations. Conclusions: More research is needed on interventions, specifically on efficacy and cultural relevance. Interventions that have an impact on multiple ecological levels need further development and evaluation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:08908567
DOI:10.1097/00004583-200401000-00012