Abstract
In view of Canada's commitment to immigration, understanding the sources of successful adaptation by immigrant and refugee children is vital. This paper reviews the literature on the mental health of migrant children and suggests an agenda for future research.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Acculturation
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Adaptation, Psychological
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Adolescent
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Canada
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Child
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Educational Status
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Emigration and Immigration*
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Humans
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Life Change Events
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Mental Disorders / diagnosis*
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Mental Disorders / prevention & control
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Mental Disorders / psychology
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Personality Development*
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Refugees / psychology*
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Self Concept