Ahmed Sirwan Khalid, Saied AbdulRahman A, Nashwan Abdulqadir J
College of Nursing, University of Raparin, Rania, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
National Food Safety Authority (NFSA), Aswan Branch, Aswan, Egypt.
Int J Soc Psychiatry. 2025 Feb;71(1):209-211. doi: 10.1177/00207640241278983. Epub 2024 Sep 6.
The seismic events that struck southern Turkey and Syria in February 2023, with magnitudes of 7.8 and 7.6 respectively, have significantly impacted the well-being of millions, particularly children and adolescents. This correspondence highlights the psychological repercussions faced by minors in the aftermath of the earthquakes, including anxiety, PTSD, and depression. Despite efforts to provide humanitarian aid, there remains a critical gap in addressing the psychosocial needs of affected children. With limited mental health resources in both countries, innovative approaches such as Psychological First Aid (PFA) interventions and telepsychiatry are advocated for efficient and scalable support. Additionally, safeguarding children from abuse and ensuring access to education and stable environments are paramount in post-disaster recovery efforts. This correspondence underscores the urgency for a holistic response to mitigate the long-term impact of seismic events on the vulnerable population in Turkey and Syria.
2023年2月袭击土耳其南部和叙利亚的地震事件，震级分别为7.8级和7.6级，对数百万民众的福祉产生了重大影响，尤其是儿童和青少年。这封信函强调了地震后未成年人所面临的心理影响，包括焦虑、创伤后应激障碍和抑郁症。尽管已努力提供人道主义援助，但在满足受灾儿童的心理社会需求方面仍存在重大差距。由于两国的心理健康资源有限，提倡采用心理急救（PFA）干预和远程精神病学等创新方法，以提供高效且可扩展的支持。此外，在灾后恢复工作中，保护儿童免受虐待并确保其获得教育和稳定的环境至关重要。这封信函强调了采取全面应对措施以减轻地震事件对土耳其和叙利亚弱势群体长期影响的紧迫性。
