War Mental Health

The mental health of the civilians is significantly affected by the consequences of war. Studies show that there is exponential increase in the occurrence of mental disorders. Women are usually more likely to have mental disorders than men in war situations. Another group of the society that is extremely affected by the war are children, the disabled, and the elderly. The rate of occurrence is directly related to the degree of trauma, and the emotional and physical support. There are certain religious and cultural strategies to cope with these situation in developing countries.

2005 marks a significant occasion that helps people understand the relation between mental health and war. 2005 is the year the Lebanese war against Israel started. Horrifying images and videos are shared by the media every day that shows the Iraqi war until today. It has become a daily trend for the newest generation, where it …show more content…
There has been research studies that show that war causes more disability than any other major disease. War plays a huge role in destroying communities, families, and also disrupts the development of the nation. It has long term psychological and physical harm to adults and children, and also affects the economical state of the country. People think that death in war is the worst part of the war, but it isn’t. Death is nothing compared to other consequences war causes. These consequences go all the way from starvation, disabilities, poverty to psychological and social problems. By understanding the conflicts and the consequences these problems cause, strategies and ways of dealing with these problems can be figured out. According to WHO, 10% of the people will have problems dealing with functions, and another 10% of people which experienced disturbing events will face mental health problems. War directly affects the mental health of the refugees, the soldiers, the general population, and vulnerable