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Children in Iraq face significant mental health challenges due to ongoing conflict and instability. Addressing their needs now is crucial for future stability, requiring culturally sensitive services and external support.

Area of Science:

  • Mental Health Services
  • Child Psychiatry
  • Global Mental Health

Background:

  • Iraq experiences significant conflict, corruption, and instability, impacting mental health provisions.
  • Over 85% of non-governmental organizations have ceased operations, creating uncertainty for remaining services.
  • The current generation of children in Iraq is traumatized by conflict, raising concerns for future societal stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the impact of recent conflict on the mental health of Iraqi children.
  • To underscore the urgent need for comprehensive and culturally sensitive child and adolescent mental health services in Iraq.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of the impact of conflict on child mental health in Iraq.
  • Review of existing mental health provisions and challenges.

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Conclusions:

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  • The development of nascent psychiatric services in Iraq faces immense challenges due to instability and lack of resources.