Thousands have been abused by Isis and their mental health is shattered Yazidi survivors of rape, violence and forced exile are getting help for physical ailments, but there is a crying need for mental health care - For the most part, thanks to super-human efforts by the Dohuk health department and support from NGOs, the physical medical needs of IDPs are being looked after. Their mental health, however, is a different story.

Thousands have been abused by Isis and their mental health is shattered Yazidi survivors of rape, violence and forced exile are getting help for physical ailments, but there is a crying need for mental health care - For the most part, thanks to super-human efforts by the Dohuk health department and support from NGOs, the physical medical needs of IDPs are being looked after. Their mental health, however, is a different story.

- January 28, 2016

http://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2016/jan/27/islamic-state-yazidi-refugees-mental-health-treatment?CMP=fb_gu

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