Cultural trauma exposure affects PTSD symptoms in adolescents, suggesting a need for targeted mental health care.
Children and adolescents in Gaza experience extremely high levels of PTSD and cPTSD due to chronic war-related trauma. Both genders are affected, with older adolescents showing more internalizing symptoms. These findings underscore the urgent need for culturally sensitive, comprehensive mental health interventions to mitigate long-term psychological harm.
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