Archive for February 2025

War has profound psychological and biological effects. This study reveals how war-related trauma in Syrian refugee children and adolescents is related to altered cortisol levels – a stress hormone. Understanding these changes could shape mental health interventions, benefiting young refugees worldwide.  

This longitudinal study explores the interplay of how war exposure and limited food resource affect puberty in Syrian refugees, offering insights into the necessity for puberty screening in medical and mental health settings to support trauma-affected youth.