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Explanatory models and help-seeking for symptoms of PTSD and depression among Syrian refugees

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  • Aarethun, V.
  • Sandal, G.M.
  • Guribye, E.
  • Markova, V.
  • Bye, H.H.

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This study investigates how Syrian refugees explain and prefer to seek help for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression.

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  • Aarethun, V. & Sandal, G.M. & Guribye, E. & Markova, V. & Bye, H.H., 2021. "Explanatory models and help-seeking for symptoms of PTSD and depression among Syrian refugees," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 277(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:277:y:2021:i:c:s0277953621002215
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.113889
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