Extensive medical research indicates that war and conflicts not only destroy and disable healthcare facilities but also severely affect people's mental and emotional health, often leaving them living in constant fear.
According to research published in the medical journal 'Nature', studies conducted in war-torn regions reveal that individuals living in conflict zones suffer from numerous medical complications including depression, anxiety, insomnia, heart palpitations, and nutritional deficiencies due to constant fear and uncertainty.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is common among people in war and conflict-affected areas, particularly after witnessing loved ones being injured or killed, which severely impacts their emotional wellbeing.
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The mental health of individuals experiencing continuous conflicts and wars is put at severe risk. Their depression levels increase significantly due to constant fears of losing loved ones and thoughts about their own mortality.
Health experts explain that conflicts and wars affect not only people's mental and emotional health but also their basic necessities, degrading their quality of life to extreme levels and making them susceptible to numerous diseases and complications.
According to health professionals, people living in war and conflict zones also suffer from depression, fear, and anxiety due to the destruction or non-functionality of institutions providing healthcare, food, education, and other basic necessities, which emotionally weakens them.
Health experts recommend that during war and conflicts, people should avoid focusing on unnecessary things and issues, refrain from watching online information and videos, limit themselves, and avoid rumors.
Experts advise that in wartime situations, people should prioritize their own and their family's safety and mental health rather than trying to stop the war or conflict. They should understand their role and importance, focusing on their family's nutrition and lifestyle.
