Study Links Mental Health Issues and Violence in Afghani Children
September 18th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Headline
There are many events and situations typically experienced in childhood that can lead to distress and the formation of negative memories. But some childhoods may take place in especially turbulent areas, and may be affected by traumatic events; for the children of Afghanistan, exposure to violence is frequent, and may play a major role in mental health. So suggests a study recently carried out by researchers at Durham University in the UK. Nearly a quarter of participating children exposed to violence were indicated for symptoms of mental health concerns. Such research strengthens the argument for easing the conditions in the country and providing greater services.
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4 comments so far
War and violence have never resulted in anything good and is responsible for all evil. This is just one more testimony to the fact.
Children deserve their own rights and a peaceful environment to grow and prosper in. But events such as these push them to an extent of having serious mental health problems, as found by the report.
More and more peace activists should highlight these issues and the powers-that-be should learn and be considerate, at least for the sake of innocent children.
Governments do nothing but make people’s lives a living hell. It is nothing but bad policies that have lead to the present situation in Afghanistan.
I am not blaming any one country but policies are are generally bad.
sad but unfortunately not surprising
This should remind all of us how lucky we are that we do not have to look out our windows every day and see or hear nothing but violent acts. This should help us to focus on the things that are good in our lives and not get bogged down by the bad. Just know that most of the time things could always be worse.