All articles tagged with #psychological support
The article highlights the neglect of mental health support in cancer care in Pakistan, emphasizing that emotional wellbeing is often overlooked due to high costs, limited resources, and societal stigma, which hampers holistic recovery for patients. It advocates for integrating psychological screening and counseling into standard oncology treatment to improve outcomes and quality of life.
The article highlights the neglect of mental health support in cancer care, especially in Pakistan, where emotional suffering remains unaddressed due to high costs, limited resources, and systemic gaps, emphasizing the need for integrated, holistic treatment that includes psychological support for better patient outcomes.
Israel is preparing to support kidnapped women returning from Hamas captivity, who may be pregnant due to sexual abuse, by offering psychological and financial support, considering bypassing abortion committees to expedite decisions, and providing extensive trauma therapy and legal support for those choosing to continue their pregnancies. The medical community is actively preparing for the possibility of several female hostages who were raped in captivity and subsequently became pregnant, with discussions on addressing the enduring trauma and psychological impact on the victims.
Hamas has released over 100 of the more than 240 people it kidnapped from Israel on Oct. 7, creating two sets of populations, including many children, in need of psychological support as they return to freedom. The road to recovery from such an experience can be long, but steps can be taken to help children who were held hostage navigate a path forward. Israel's health ministry has worked with child trauma specialists to develop protocols for interacting with the hostages, focusing on physical health as the immediate priority. Rebuilding trust and autonomy, as well as building resilience and coping skills, are crucial for the recovery process. Families of hostages also need support, as they have endured a "two-month marathon" of worry and fighting for their loved ones' release. Additionally, children in Gaza are also struggling with mental health issues, and the release of prisoners is just the first step in addressing the crisis affecting children in the region.
Survivors of the devastating earthquake in Morocco's Atlas Mountains are struggling to rebuild their lives and homes, as decimated communities lack the resources to provide support. Many people have lost their homes and vital support networks, leaving them without shelter and surviving in makeshift tents. While there is enough food and water, waste management is becoming a problem. The Moroccan government has announced financial assistance for those whose homes were destroyed, but the psychological impact of the earthquake is also taking a toll on survivors. The rebuilding process is expected to be long and challenging, with the need for psychological support recognized as crucial.
Russian attacks on Ukraine may soon come to a halt, but Ukraine needs time to prepare for a counteroffensive. Ukraine requires more military supplies, including artillery ammunition, weapons with higher ranges, commercial drones, and electromagnetic drone defense systems. Additionally, Ukraine needs more support for trauma treatment and psychological follow-up for affected servicemen and women. The formula for supporting Ukraine includes remaining active with a steady stream of new supplies, planning systematically for the long term, and focusing consistently and soberly on practical military realities.