Unknown author2024-11-052024-11-052024-02-12https://eresearch.qmu.ac.uk/handle/20.500.12289/13980The Syrian civil war, which erupted in 2011, has significantly impacted the mental health and development of millions of Syrian children and adolescents due to prolonged exposure to armed conflict. This dissertation investigates the correlation between the support structures available to displaced Syrian minors and their developmental trajectories. Conducting an exhaustive literature review, this study assesses the range of support mechanisms offered to displaced Syrian youth aged 6-17 years and examines their influence on overall well-being and development. The literature search, covering the period from 2011 to 2023, utilized databases such as Medline, PsychInfo, ERIC, and UNICEF resources. Key insights gleaned from 19 chosen studies underscore alarming rates of psychological trauma among conflict-affected Syrian youth, with prevalent conditions including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Psychosocial interventions, support from peers, and the community emerge as crucial in alleviating these challenges and fostering resilience. Nevertheless, significant barriers impede access to services, particularly, unaccompanied minors and children with disabilities. Providing comprehensive psychosocial support across different levels of the socio-ecological system is crucial for promoting recovery and development. Yet, existing literature highlights deficiencies, particularly in policy frameworks concerning legal protections, asylum, and disability rights. There is an urgent call for inclusive, evidence-driven services designed specifically for displaced children, alongside initiatives aimed at dismantling obstacles that worsen the effects of trauma. Fostering community integration and strengthening programs and policies centred around youth can play a significant role in protecting the welfare of Syrian children during this crisis. This evaluation offers essential perspectives to guide humanitarian interventions.