Social Worker Howard University Bowie, MD, United States
Research suggests war and conflict, either through personal connections, media exposure, or community ties can have a profound impact on the well-being of children and adolescents. Grounded in stress and coping theory, this qualitative study seeks to explore the mental health and vicarious trauma experiences of Muslim adolescents.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to describe the impact of vicarious trauma among Muslim adolescents.
Participants will be able to define vicarious trauma.
Participants will be able to underscore the need for targeted interventions to support affected adolescents and highlighting the role of faith in coping strategies