Silent Scars: Addressing the Invisible Mental Health Burden of Displaced Populations

Abstract

Millions of people around the world are impacted by displacement, which frequently leaves unnoticed emotional scars. Internally displaced people and refugees experience trauma, uncertainty, and protracted adversity, which can result in mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Despite the urgency, stigma, a lack of capital, and cultural barriers continue to restrict access to mental health care. From caregiving in unsafe environments to gender-based violence, women bear additional burdens. Compassionate and culturally aware mental health care is crucial. Making this a top priority is essential to assisting displaced people in recovering their health, regaining their dignity, and starting over.