Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Iraqi mental health study shows need for more care

Nearly 70 percent of Iraqis who said they suffer from mental disorders have contemplated suicide but only a fraction have sought treatment, according to a nationwide study released Saturday.
Sponsored by the World Health Organization and the Iraqi government, the first nationwide mental health survey in Iraq since the war started highlighted the need for improved care for a population that has been hit by years of war and sanctions.

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