Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young people - Understanding their journeys towards improved physical and emotional health.
In 2018, approximately 20,000 unaccompanied children and young people applied for asylum in a European Union country. Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children present with significant emotional and physical health needs. These needs are likely the result of the situation that led them to leave their home, the difficult journeys they make to reach safety and their living circumstances after arriving at their destination. Maintaining engagement with both screening and therapeutic health services is challenging. A stepwise approach to delivery of services is recommended so as not to overwhelm them. Case studies and personal practical experience are used to highlight key learning points.
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