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- - In Afghanistan, poor mental health is deeply tied to issues like poverty, social inequality, and ongoing violence, affecting generations who have never experienced peace.
- - Over half of the population in need of urgent aid are children, with over a third showing signs of psychological distress due to loss and ongoing trauma.
- - The absence of social support significantly impacts the mental well-being of children and adolescents, highlighting the importance of a nurturing environment for their development.*
Article Abstract
In Afghanistan, the burden of poor mental health arises in contexts of widespread poverty, social inequality, and persistent violence. Generations of Afghans were born during the conflict, and some never knew peace. Children make up more than half (57%) of the population in need of emergency humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan. Recent assessments indicate that more than a third of children have been exposed to psychological distress due to the loss of family and community members and the constant risk of death and injury. Children and teens are struggling with anxieties and fears, desperately in need of mental health support. The lack of social support manifested itself in various forms of suffering in both children and adolescents. The quality of the environment where children and adolescents grow up shapes their well-being and development.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2022.105574 | DOI Listing |
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