The impact of daily stressors on unaccompanied young refugees’ mental health: A longitudinal study.

Abstract

= 189 UYRs from diverse backgrounds in Greece, Italy, and Belgium, and conducted two additional waves of interviews, accompanying them for approximately 2 years on their migratory and settlement trajectories throughout Europe. Data were analyzed via growth curve modeling. Results showed that both material and social stressors have a long-term negative effect on anxiety and depression symptoms, while stressful life events only have a significant effect in the beginning of UYRs' trajectories. Having long-term documents and contact with family alleviate symptoms of depression. We discuss how these findings relate to previous research and what they imply for policy-makers and practitioners in the field. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).