Mental Health Services Absent for Traumatized South Sudanese

JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudan emerged as a nation in July 2011 after almost five decades of civil war with the north. But despite its bloody history, the country does not have a single psychiatrist and no option but to sedate or imprison the masses suffering from post-war trauma.

At Juba’s military hospital, the walking wounded often have scars that cannot be seen.

Psychologist Amasi Ibrahim Adam says that she sees many fighters with post-traumatic-stress disorder.

“Most of the cases … [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: Bangladesh


 

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