Youthsense: Empowering Burmese Migrant Youths with Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Training in Mae Sot, Thailand

Arkar Maung, May Yamon Kyaw and Zoreen Echavez Agustin
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Arkar Maung: Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines
May Yamon Kyaw: Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines
Zoreen Echavez Agustin: Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 5, 1513-1540

Abstract: Ongoing political instability in Myanmar has led to challenges for its citizens, including economic instability and unequal access to social services. To address these issues and seek peace, thousands of families, including children and youths, have migrated to Mae Sot, Thailand. However, traumatic experiences persist among migrants, including issues with legal documentation, language barriers, security concerns, and restrictions on travel and freedom of movement. These factors can have a significant impact on the mental health of migrants, particularly children and youth. Despite the presence of different organizations, their limited capacity to work with the migrant population restricts addressing mental health issues completely.

Date: 2024
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