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Applying Trauma-Informed Practices to the Care of Refugee and Immigrant Youth: 10 Clinical Pearls.

Kathleen K MillerCalla R BrownMaura ShramkoMaria Veronica Svetaz
Published in: Children (Basel, Switzerland) (2019)
Immigrant and refugee youth have higher rates of trauma than youth who are not transnational. While youth are incredibly resilient, trauma and toxic stress can result in poor health outcomes that persist throughout life. However, clinical interventions can promote resilience and decrease the negative impact of trauma. This article will review the principles of trauma-informed care and its application for the care of immigrant and refugee youth and their families by sharing concrete and feasible strategies for primary care providers and systems.
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