Widespread violence takes a serious toll on children’s mental health. But there are ways to alleviate the suffering.
. This treatment gap is much larger than in high-income countries, where around half of children and adolescents with mental-health conditions receive help.
First, when resources are scarce, we should prioritize the most vulnerable. Some children are at higher risk than others of developing mental-health problems when exposed to war-related traumas. Our research shows that children with pre-existing mental-health conditions, those coming from low socio-economic backgrounds and those with additional academic needs are at increased risk, as are those who get injured or displaced, lose a family member or witness casualties.
Third, efforts should last beyond the immediate aftermath of war. Children and adolescents continue to experience the effect of wars long after conflicts end, and they usually need long-term support. Local and international organizations typically deploy efforts in emergency situations but a few months later, fatigue kicks in and services are gradually withdrawn. Local professionals are then left to deal with the needs of a traumatized population.
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