- 16 May 2024, 20:58
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Parents in Gaza, like Esra Abu Ghazzah, are constantly trying to soothe their children amidst the relentless bombings and destruction. Esra, a 30-year-old mother, shared with Al Jazeera that her kids, aged eight and two, have started experiencing severe stress reactions, such as vomiting after airstrikes and bedwetting.
These children are just a few among the staggering 95 percent of Palestinian children in Gaza who are suffering from the psychological impacts of ongoing conflict.
Dr. Iman Farajallah, a Palestinian psychologist, conducted a study that found children who live through wars often face serious psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges. These kids don't just go back to normal after the conflict ends. Instead, they can suffer from issues like constant restlessness, acting much younger than their age (regression), or showing aggressive and violent behavior. This research highlights the long-term impact of war on young minds, emphasizing that the trauma can deeply affect their overall development and well-being.
These children are just a few among the staggering 95 percent of Palestinian children in Gaza who are suffering from the psychological impacts of ongoing conflict.
Dr. Iman Farajallah, a Palestinian psychologist, conducted a study that found children who live through wars often face serious psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges. These kids don't just go back to normal after the conflict ends. Instead, they can suffer from issues like constant restlessness, acting much younger than their age (regression), or showing aggressive and violent behavior. This research highlights the long-term impact of war on young minds, emphasizing that the trauma can deeply affect their overall development and well-being.
- By BatoolM