War severely affects a child's mental health


Many children living in conflict zones have lost their homes through shelling, have been displaced from their neighbourhoods, and have had to leave their friends and family. — ICRC

Childhood trauma refers to experiences that cause significant stress and overwhelm a child’s ability to cope.

These experiences are often frightening, dangerous, or violent events that pose a threat to a child’s physical or emotional well-being.

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