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

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 p...

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Published in:	European Journal of Psychotraumatology
Main Authors:	Joschi Dewitz, Dana Barthel, Lars Dumke, Areej Zindler, Levente Kriston, Lea Schumacher
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Subjects:	Refugee minors children and adolescents traumatic experiences post-traumatic stress disorder depression treatment goal
Online Access:	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20008066.2025.2571252

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