5. Health
Many situations related to forced migration: war, violence, unstable or deprived living conditions, lack of educational training have a negative impact on the health of unaccompanied refugee children and young adults. It is important to remember that each child has a different background which will affect the type of therapy required. In their countries of origin, they may have suffered from a precarious economic situation, illness in the family, lack of a father figure due to the economic situation… These children suffer from emotional instability and often have difficulty verbalizing their feelings. The result is often severe anxiety, depression, identity crisis, PTSD and in some cases the adoption of a criminal role and many other physical and psychological issues. That is why access to health care is paramount. In line with the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health , recognized by article 24 of the CRC(Convention on the Rights of the Child | OHCHR), the health care facilities and other organizations working with the target group should be capable of properly addressing the psychological and physical traumas suffered by many of them. The mental health care provided should also be culturally appropriate and gender-sensitive.