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Understanding the Impact of Father-separation on Well-being in Forcibly Displaced Syrian Children

By Annisha Attanayake / March 21, 2025

This study sought to understand how father separation impacts Syrian refugee children’s mental well-being. Researchers also examined whether father separation was related to worse maternal parenting, explaining any adverse effects on children’s well-being.  Researchers looked at different aspects of well-being, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, aggression, and self-development.

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Environmental Sensitivity and Mental Health in Syrian Refugee Children

By Annisha Attanayake / March 8, 2025

This multi-level cross-disciplinary study looked at how inter-individual differences in environmental sensitivity influenced the mental health outcomes of Syrian refugee children.

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Investigating the Predictors of Psychological Risk and Resilience among Syrian Refugee Children

By Annisha Attanayake / March 8, 2025

This cross-sectional research provides insight into the individual and social factors that drive resilience in refugee children, highlighting the factors that may contribute to their risk of mental health challenges in the future.

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Exploring War Exposure, Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms and Biological Stress in Syrian Refugee Children 

By Annisha Attanayake / February 18, 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.  

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Understanding the Effects of War Exposure on Pubertal Development in Syrian Refugee Children

By Annisha Attanayake / February 14, 2025

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. 

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