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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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    1. Hai‐Anh H. Dang & Trong‐Anh Trinh & Paolo Verme, 2023. "Do refugees with better mental health better integrate? Evidence from the Building a New Life in Australia longitudinal survey," Health Economics, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 32(12), pages 2819-2835, December.
    2. Dang, Hai-Anh & Trinh, Trong-Anh & Verme, Paolo, 2021. "Do Refugees with Better Mental Health Better Integrate? Evidence from the Building a New Life in Australia Longitudinal Survey," IZA Discussion Papers 14766, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).

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