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This study examines the psychosocial distress, coping mechanisms, and help-seeking behaviors of Somali refugee youth in Nairobi\u2019s urban displacement context using a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative analyses assess the prevalence of stressors, coping strategies, and perceived support, while qualitative responses provide insight into lived experiences. Findings reveal that 72% of participants reported distress linked to economic insecurity (15.9%), family separation (16.9%), or refugee-related adversities (13.2%). Religious coping (59.5%) and self-care practices (60.5%) were the most frequently used strategies, while 15.8% relied on avoidance-based methods. Help-seeking patterns showed that 76.7% of participants were willing to seek help in general, but only 40.7% did so for emotional issues, with mothers and same-sex friends being primary sources. Regression analysis (R2 = 0.507, p &lt; 0.001) showed that scope of community (\u03b2 = 0.417, p = 0.001), trust in bonding social capital (\u03b2 = 0.343, p = 0.012), and perceived community violence (\u03b2 = 0.346, p = 0.003) were positively associated with perceived support. In contrast, help-seeking intention (\u03b2 = \u22120.206, p = 0.049) was negatively associated with perceived support. Other variables\u2014including religious coping, emotional coping, age, gender, and bridging trust\u2014were not significant predictors. These findings underscore the need for community-driven mental health interventions that strengthen existing social structures while integrating culturally adapted service models. 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