Promoting physical activity for mental health in a refugee camp: the Skaramagas project

Background Many refugee and migrant children and adolescents are in urgent need of shelter, care and protection. Greece has been a major entry point in Europe, receiving over a million refugees and migrants (37% children) since the beginning of 2015. These children and their families face a range of risks, such as violence, exploitation and abuse in their country of origin, during their journey, and on arrival. It is estimated that 22% of individuals living in displacement experience a mental disorder such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.1 Promising examples of community-based initiatives, which use culturally sensitive learning materials,2 to encourage participation in physical activity for the purpose of promoting mental health are emerging.3 4 This Service Spotlight focuses on one such initiative: the Skaramagas project. The Skaramagas project Skaramagas is an old navy...
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tags: BJSM Service spotlight Source Type: research