THE IMPACT OF LONG TERM TRAUMA IN BURMA

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"This Briefing pape provides a summary of the body evidence on the long-term implication for the mental health of people in Burma in view of the unprecedented levels of violence directed by the military junta towards the population, as well as the weaponization of the COVID-19 crisis in the country (1) Drawing from AAPP data, as well as academic literature and several interviews with CSO Activists, this birefing paper reveals the severe consequences of psychological traum, and the persisting effects of destress, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among communities, after suffering from insecurity, widespread attacks, torture, displacement, and terrorist-like action by the armed wing of the military junta..."

Source/publisher: 

Assistance Association for Political Prisoners

Date of Publication: 

2022-04-01

Date of entry: 

2022-04-01

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  • Individual Documents

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Countries: 

Myanmar

Language: 

English

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10.57 MB 3.43 MB

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text

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    • Good

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