The risk factors from war to refugee in Syrian children, aged, 9-14, associated with their subsequent development of mental disorders

Abstract

Research aiming at improving the mental health of child refugees has been consistently reported in Syrian refugee children. Despite being numerous, the studies that are currently available frequently use a limited perspective that essentially views the experience of being a refugee as a result of exposure to war trauma, paying less attention to contextual factors that could lessen distress or foster resilience. Utilizing qualitative method in this research, an ecological model that appropriately captures the distress and resilience of Syrian refugees— the largest refugee population in the world today—is essential to addressing their needs to promote their adjustment and lessen their sources of stress. Furthermore, the most common predictive pathological risk factors at the individual, family, and community levels are also researched . There is a discussion of additional factors about the experience of Syrian refugees, such as the impact of cultural concepts, and distress idioms. A nuanced perspective on the experience of Syrian children is provided by integrating empirical literature with the existing study. Clinical implications are given to enhance the efficacy of support given to this population. These include assessment strategies, addressing treatment barriers, and intervention approaches. A summary of the research gaps and suggested future directions is provided.