Monday, January 26, 2009

The pychological effects on children in Gaza

The pychological effects on children in Gaza | The Lancet Global Health Network:
"...Psychological problems such as depression and aggression are common in children who have lived through conflict. This is not a new phenomenon in Gaza as many children have lived through other periods of violence, but this latest crisis will have added to the mental health problems faced by Gaza’s children. However, families in Gaza are already struggling with the basics of life; getting enough water, food, fuel and shelter. Hidden psychological problems are not something they are able to deal with.

And it is not only families. The health system is still in disarray. The wards at Gaza’s hospitals are full and doctors are still struggling to treat patients with little medication or electricity. The priority in Gaza is still to keep people alive and there is not the time to treat those whose injuries you cannot see [...]"

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