Narrative review reveals migration trauma and education barriers faced by unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, indicating the need for supportive frameworks.
Key Points
Mental wellbeing of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children is severely affected by trauma from migration, and systemic support is inadequate.
The review identifies key challenges including age assessment dilemmas and barriers in education, emphasizing their impact on integration.
Narrative review examines various factors including legal and structural issues within the UK’s asylum system and how they affect UASC.
The findings highlight the need for trauma-informed care and culturally sensitive support systems to address UASC needs effectively.