Supporting refugee children's mental health and learning in educational and healthcare services

This chapter describes and gives examples of how refugee children's mental health and learning can be effectively supported through coordinated interventions in educational and healthcare services in Finland. Drawing on the investment-intervention framework, we highlight the importance of evidence-based approaches that address both immediate needs and long-term integration of refugee children. The chapter outlines the legal and institutional structures that affect access to education and mental health services and presents practical models for cross-sectoral collaboration. By integrating mental health support with educational strategies, these interventions aim to enhance resilience, promote inclusion, and foster positive developmental outcomes for refugee children.