Promoting Mental Health Awareness to Unaccompanied Minor Asylum seekers
Uimonen, Allen; Samateh, Saikou (2024)
2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202401282052
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202401282052
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The purpose of this bachelor’s thesis project is to organize, implement, evaluate, and collect feedback in a two-day info session regarding the promotion of mental health awareness for unaccompanied minor asylum-seekers in a reception center. This thesis is motivated by the high prevalence of mental health issues among asylum seekers and refugees, which is often exacerbated by the stressors of displacement, resettlement, and acculturation. The project also considers the specific needs and challenges faced by unaccompanied minor asylum seekers, who may be particularly vulnerable to mental health issues due to their experiences of trauma and challenges during their asylum process.
The info session event was designed to provide information on mental health awareness such as basic information on mental health and available services around them. The event was interactive and educative, with opportunities for participants to ask questions during the session, share their understanding, and the ways to connect with mental health professionals.
This info session’s effectiveness was assessed by the collection of feedback after the session was conducted. Feedback was assessed based on the participants' knowledge of basic mental health, their attitudes toward seeking help, and their satisfaction with the session. The results of the feedback are analyzed and explained to determine the impact of the info session on the participants' mental health awareness.
The info session event was designed to provide information on mental health awareness such as basic information on mental health and available services around them. The event was interactive and educative, with opportunities for participants to ask questions during the session, share their understanding, and the ways to connect with mental health professionals.
This info session’s effectiveness was assessed by the collection of feedback after the session was conducted. Feedback was assessed based on the participants' knowledge of basic mental health, their attitudes toward seeking help, and their satisfaction with the session. The results of the feedback are analyzed and explained to determine the impact of the info session on the participants' mental health awareness.