Enduring Trauma: The Invisible Scars of Gazan Strife

War in Gaza leaves a devastating impact on mental health, affecting almost every child. Hazem Suleiman and Mona Abu Amer are among many struggling with visible suffering and profound trauma. Relief workers emphasize the mental scars that will mark survivors, particularly children, potentially shaping their futures adversely.

War in Gaza has left lasting trauma, with nearly the entire child population requiring mental health support. Adults and children alike face severe stress and fear amidst ongoing Israeli airstrikes. Families have been displaced multiple times, worsening their psychological plight.

Hazem Suleiman, now living in Khan Younis with his family, reports nightmares and an unstable mental state. Mona Abu Amer, similarly affected, suffers from stress-related symptoms and struggles to nurture her infant amid adversity. The psychological toll, particularly high on mothers, accentuates surviving amidst escalating violence.

Despite the concerted efforts by organizations to provide mental health support, the sheer extent of trauma remains overwhelming. Relief workers highlight the enduring scars on children, emphasizing the critical need for ongoing psychological support and the restoration of a sense of safety and normalcy in their lives.

(With inputs from agencies.)