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Letter to the Editor

Victims of armed conflict in India: psychosocial impact and available support

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Article: 2178375 | Received 29 Nov 2022, Accepted 09 Jan 2023, Published online: 23 Feb 2023
 

ABSTRACT

India has been a part of 5 major wars since its independence in 1947 and hosts over 212,413 refugees from Sri Lanka, Tibet and Bangladesh. So, a wide spectrum of trauma survivors, both civilian and military, live in this country and require mental healthcare. We discuss the psychological impact of armed conflict and how the country and culture tint it uniquely. We not only explore the current scene but the resources available and what can be done to make such vulnerable parts of the Indian population feel safer.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The spectrum of victims of armed conflict in India and the impact on their mental health.

  • The current deficient governmental and non-governmental psychosocial support available.

  • Recommendations for optimum management of these trauma victims through programmes and individual therapy.

India ha sido una parte de las 5 mayores guerras desde su independencia en 1947 y alberga a más de 212.413 refugiados de Sri Lanka, Tíbet y Bangladesh. De esta forma, un amplio espectro de sobrevivientes de trauma, tanto civiles como militares, viven en este país y requieren de atenciones en salud mental. Discutimos el impacto psicológico del conflicto armado y cómo el país y la cultura lo tiñen de una manera única. No solo exploramos el escenario actual, si no tambien los recursos disponibles y lo que se puede hacer para que aquellas partes tan vulnerables de la población India se sientan más seguras.

摘要:自 1947 年独立以来,印度参与了 5 场重大战争,并收容了来自斯里兰卡、西藏和孟加拉国的 212,413 多名难民。 因此,各种各样的创伤幸存者,包括平民和军人,都生活在这个国家并且需要心理健康服务。 我们讨论了武装冲突的心理影响以及国家和文化如何独特地影响它。 我们不仅探讨了当前的情况,还探讨了可用的资源以及可以做些什么来让印度人口中的这些弱势群体感到更安全。

Disclosure statement

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