“This prevents people from actually adjusting and accommodating to their new environment.”Luckily, a little bit of psychosocial support goes a long way. Basic mental health interventions have led to significant improvements among people stuck in places like Greece, experts said. There are currently about 47,000 refugees and migrants in Greece, according to statistics from the U.N. refugee agency. “Their emotional state affects their children.”UNICEF provides basic psychosocial support to children across Greece’s mainland in the form of safe spaces, education and recreation. Most are able to bounce back naturally with proper psychosocial support.

Source: Huffington Post May 04, 2017 20:15 UTC