Cross-sectional analysis finds no difference in PTSD and depression among Syrian refugees and residents, indicating high mental health needs.
PTSD and depression rates did not differ between refugees and Syrian residents from Syria, emphasizing the high mental health symptom burden in treatment-seeking Syrians regardless of their country of residence. Notably, though trauma exposure was higher among refugees and explained existing differences in symptom load, underscoring the need for psychosocial support across host countries.
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