Understanding Mental Health and Identity from Syrian Refugee Adolescents’ Perspectives

Adolescence is a critical stage of development for health, well-being, and individual identity. As a result, mental health challenges often first emerge during adolescence. Refugee adolescents are a particularly vulnerable group, as normal adolescent stress is compounded with resettlement stress. This research examined how Syrian refugee adolescents conceptualize mental health. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews with Syrian …