Sri Lanka, April 25 -- War destroys communities and families and often disrupts the development of the social and economic fabric of nations. There is no doubt that the populations in war and conflict situations should receive mental healthcare as part of the total relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction processes. Palestinians have long reported trauma from living in occupied Palestinian territories. The war's impact is largely measured by the number of physical injuries and deaths, with 34,000 Palestinians killed so far.

The long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict has escalated since the beginning of the 20th century, resulting in a humanitarian crisis in Palestine. It has caused significant psychological and social suffering, par...