zozan_imc

Thank you for your supportive words. We do sometimes encounter a negative stigma around mental health, but we use outreach awareness raising activities to sensitize (for want of a better word) some of the populations with whom we work, with a view to ensuring those that need our mental health services are comfortable doing so.

There are of course many people who have experienced the situation you describe - including myself.

For those who experience PTSD and similar symptoms we use trained and experienced psychologists who provide one-to-one counseling sessions. I don't get directly involved myself as it is an area for the professionals!

It is a complex situation and it seems it will continue for some time yet. There has been good support from Iraq for people in my situation, but I understand that there are some funding gaps and that more help is needed. There are lots of good charities working in the region that could use more financial support!

It's my pleasure. I think all of the above would help! It my worry that as the Syria crisis continues to go on, and there are continued problems in Iraq, that eventually the money will run out and there will be less support. Another concern I have is that eventually people will think that Syrians are used to living this way, and they will focus their attention elsewhere. Although there are significant needs around the world, we don't want to be forgotten!

Yes. Every Syrian does unfortunately.