Journal article
Improving Mental Health Outcomes of Burmese Migrant and Displaced Children in Thailand: a Community-Based Randomized Controlled Trial of a Parenting and Family Skills Intervention
Abstract
The negative effects of displacement and poverty on child mental health are well-known, yet research on prevention interventions in low- and middle-income countries, especially fragile states, remains limited. We examined the effectiveness of a parenting skills intervention on mental health outcomes among Burmese migrant and displaced children living in 20 communities in Thailand. Participants were primary caregivers and children aged 7 to …
Authors
Annan J; Sim A; Puffer ES; Salhi C; Betancourt TS
Journal
Prevention Science, Vol. 18, No. 7, pp. 793–803
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
10 2017
DOI
10.1007/s11121-016-0728-2
ISSN
1389-4986