Scarcity of Treatment Makes Syrians More Vulnerable to Mental Health Crisis By Sonia Al Ali Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Scarcity of Treatment Makes Syrians More Vulnerable to Mental Health Crisis By Sonia Al Ali https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/scarcity-of-treatment-makes-syrians-more-vulnerable-to-mental-health-crisis/ IDLIB, Syria, May 22 2026 (IPS) - The protracted years of conflict in Syria have inflicted profound scars that transcend physical destruction, permeating the psychological well-being of millions. There has been a marked surge in mental health disorders and suicide rates, positioning psychiatric care and psychosocial support services as some of the most critical and urgent healthcare requirements for the population. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.