International Review of the Red Cross · 2019 · 76 citations · 0 references
Public HealthChild HealthPsychiatryArmed ConflictChild PsychiatryPediatric Mental HealthChild Crisis InterventionChildren In Armed ConflictInternational Armed ConflictMental HealthTrauma Counseling For ChildrenChild Mental HealthEducation In Conflict ZonesEducation In Conflict-affected SettingsMental Health In ChildrenSupportive Developmental EnvironmentsSupportive Learning EnvironmentsWar-affected Populations
Abstract Children in armed conflict are frequently deprived of basic needs, psychologically supportive environments, educational and vocational opportunities, and other resources that promote positive psychosocial development and mental health. This article describes the mental health challenges faced by conflict-affected children and youth, the interventions designed to prevent or ameliorate the psychosocial impact of conflict-related experiences, and a case example of the challenges and opportunities related to addressing the mental health needs of Rohingya children and youth.