Invisible wounds of the Israel–Gaza war in Australia.

Autor: Rees, Susan J, Moussa, Batool
Zdroj: Medical Journal of Australia; Jan2024, Vol. 220 Issue 1, p4-6, 3p
Abstrakt: The article discusses the impact of the Israel-Gaza war on the mental health of populations living in multicultural Western countries, particularly in Australia. It highlights the unique characteristics of trauma experienced by these populations, including the historical traumas of the Jewish and Palestinian people. The article emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing the wide-ranging stress responses and indirect expressions of trauma among people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. It also provides recommendations for health professionals on how to respond to the mental health needs of individuals affected by the war. The article calls for a broad public health approach that advocates for understanding, validation, and the promotion of order and peace in the community. [Extracted from the article]
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