East Mediterr Health J. 2025 May 5;31(4):210-215. doi: 10.26719/2025.31.4.210.
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: The conflict in Gaza has exposed children to continuous cycles of violence and trauma, profoundly affecting their mental health.
AIM: To illustrate the psychological burden on Gaza’s children and highlight their complex mental health needs amid the conflict.
METHODS: We report cases of 4 children receiving support from Children Not Numbers, who have lived through the violence in Gaza, illustrating the devastating impact of the conflict on their mental health.
RESULTS: The children exhibited symptoms of trauma, including emotional dysregulation, social withdrawal, grief, and worsening of pre-existing conditions. Common factors were displacement, loss of family members, physical injuries, and lack of mental health care resources.
CONCLUSION: The cases highlight the severe psychological impact of the conflict on children and the urgent need for interventions to address the crisis and provide mental health services to prevent long-term consequences for the wellbeing of children in Gaza.
PMID:40448481 | DOI:10.26719/2025.31.4.210
