Systematic Review: Child and Adolescent Refugees and Asylum-Seekers’ Contact With Specialist Mental Health Services | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Systematic Review: Child and Adolescent Refugees and Asylum-Seekers’ Contact With Specialist Mental Health Services
Key Points
Contact with specialist mental health services is often limited among child and adolescent refugees, highlighting barriers to access.
The review points out that many refugees may not receive adequate mental health support due to various challenges in the system.
Observational analysis across multiple studies reveals the urgent need for improved services tailored specifically for this vulnerable population.
Addressing these mental health issues is crucial, indicating a need for enhanced support frameworks for refugees and asylum-seekers.
Abstract
Systematic Review: Child and Adolescent Refugees and Asylum-Seekers' Contact with Specialist Mental Health Services; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42022310239.