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The Role of Schools in Identifying and Referring Refugee Background Young People Who Are Experiencing Mental Health Issues.

Melanie BaakEmily MillerAnna ZierschClemence DueShepard MasochaTahereh Ziaian
Published in: The Journal of school health (2019)
Enhanced training and support is required for teachers to identify and refer students who might be experiencing mental health issues. "On-site" school services, bi-cultural workers, and increased knowledge of existing within-school supports and referral pathways to external services would enhance outcomes for refugee students.
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