ABSTRACT

Migration is stressful and potentially detrimental to the mental health of immigrant children. However, they may draw tremendous mental health benefits by participating in group-based arts programs. In this literature review, we aimed to answer the question: how does participation in group-based arts programs impact the mental health of immigrant children in Canada? Findings indicated that factors at personal, interpersonal, and structural levels affect the mental health of these populations. Arts classes and programs at schools or communities would promote these children’s mental health through both the direct impact of artworks and the facilitation of social support within groups.

摘要

移民带来压力，可能对移民儿童的心理健康有害。然而，他们可能会通过参加基于团体的艺术项目来获得巨大的心理健康益处。在这篇文献综述中，我们旨在回答以下问题：参与以团体为基础的艺术项目如何影响加拿大移民儿童的心理健康？研究结果表明，个人、人际关系和结构层面的因素会影响这些人群的心理健康。学校或社区的艺术课程和项目将通过艺术作品的直接影响和促进群体内的社会支持来促进这些儿童的心理健康。