Mental health implications on Afghan children: an impending catastrophe

Afghan children have suffered for decades because of chronic socioeconomic health crises. The current state of Afghanistan has deprived the basic human needs of children. The lack of freedom leaves their voices unheard, causing detrimental effects on their mental health. Mental illnesses such as pos...

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Published inGlobal mental health Vol. 9; pp. 397 - 400
Main Authors Qamar, Khulud, Priya, Rija, Aiman, Vohra, Laiba Imran, Nawaz, Faisal A., Essar, Mohammad Yasir
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press 2022
Subjects
Afghanistan
awareness
Child & adolescent mental health
children
Commentary
Cross-sectional studies
Drug abuse
Drug overdose
Families & family life
Health services
humanitarian crisis
Humanitarianism
Interventions
Malnutrition
Mental disorders
mental health
Parents & parenting
Post traumatic stress disorder
Poverty
Trauma
Violence
United States > US
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
awareness
children
humanitarian crisis
mental health
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Summary:Afghan children have suffered for decades because of chronic socioeconomic health crises. The current state of Afghanistan has deprived the basic human needs of children. The lack of freedom leaves their voices unheard, causing detrimental effects on their mental health. Mental illnesses such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression are prevalent in Afghanistan, causing severe negative outcomes among children. Promotion of mental health services, psychological training, awareness campaigns, acceptance of Afghan refugees, and initiatives to support re-connecting with loved ones, are among the many recommended measures needed to manage this alarming situation. This requires an immediate action plan from government and public health officials to mitigate this impending catastrophe.
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ISSN:2054-4251
2054-4251
DOI:10.1017/gmh.2022.43