Article 5ES4H More than 75% of Syrian refugees may have PTSD, says charity

More than 75% of Syrian refugees may have PTSD, says charity

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Kaamil Ahmed
from World news | The Guardian on (#5ES4H)

There is a huge amount of damage you can't see - the mental trauma', says Syria Relief report author

More than three-quarters of Syrian refugees may be suffering serious mental health symptoms, 10 years after the start of the civil war.

A UK charity is calling for more investment in mental health services for refugees in several countries after it found symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were widespread in a survey of displaced Syrians.

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