PTSD, anxiety and depression higher in refugee children
Research indicates that refugee children experience higher rates of emotional disorders, with PTSD at 23%, anxiety at 16%, and depression at 14%. Factors influencing trauma responses vary among children, highlighting individual coping mechanisms, as illustrated by Sameer’s journey to resilience through a positive mindset.
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PTSD, anxiety, and depression higher in refugee children
Many children who have to leave their homes because of scary things they saw or experienced often feel sad, worried, or very scared more than other kids, but some find ways to feel better over time.
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