“At night he cries from dreams”: Perceptions of children's psychological distress and wellbeing amongst parents with refugee or asylum seeker backgrounds in Australia

ConclusionsFor parents recently arrived in Australia as refugees or asylum seekers, practical concerns impact perceptions of children's wellbeing or psychological distress, particularly for those on temporary visas. While this may lead parents to overlook symptoms of psychological distress in their children, protective factors conducive to wellbeing, including safety, housing, and education, are prioritised. Future research should explore when and why parents are likely to seek assistance for their children in the context of resettlement, as well as the impacts of visa types on children's experiences of positive wellbeing and psychological distress.

Source: Australian Psychologist - August 5, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Clemence Due, Nathaniel de Heer, Melanie Baak, Scott Hanson ‐Easey Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research