Every year on June 27th, the world observes World Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day to highlight the silent suffering of millions facing the severe psychological and mental repercussions of armed conflict and difficult existential conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2026, this occasion takes on a profound national and humanitarian dimension in Syria, as it comes at a time when our country is undergoing its historic transition following the fall of the tyrannical regime. It underscores that the process of rebuilding the nation will not be complete or sustainable without a comprehensive national strategy to heal the invisible psychological wounds and rebuild the Syrian people from within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Syrian Future Movement believes that PTSD in the Syrian context is not merely an individual medical condition, but rather a public health crisis and a structural societal challenge resulting from years of bombardment, detention, displacement, and the loss of loved ones. Addressing this issue is therefore a fundamental pillar for achieving stability and lasting civil peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Syrian Future Movement emphasizes the seriousness of the findings in the 2026 medical and psychological reports issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partner organizations. These reports document that the prevalence of acute mental health disorders in Syria exceeds 44% overall, while rates of post-traumatic stress disorder and acute trauma reach record highs, exceeding 40% among internally displaced persons, former detainees, and children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We believe that this reality, which places Syria at the forefront of global depression indices, imposes an exceptional and weighty responsibility on medical relief efforts, requiring a shift from temporary treatment to sustainable rehabilitation pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Syrian Future Movement emphasizes that neglecting mental health care during the current transitional phase threatens the efficiency and productivity of the younger generation and their ability to engage in education and reconstruction. Psychological recovery is the primary driver for generating positive energy, dispelling feelings of frustration and alienation, and channeling energies towards constructive and productive work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Syrian Future Movement believes it is essential for religious, educational, and media institutions to play their crucial awareness-raising role in combating the social stigma associated with mental illness, treating victims of trauma as survivors deserving of support and empowerment, and encouraging citizens to seek psychological and medical consultations without shame or hesitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also see this day as an opportunity to express our deepest appreciation and gratitude to the Syrian medical and psychological personnel and local organizations who have continued to provide psychological and social support to our people in camps and towns within Syria, despite limited resources and difficult circumstances, laying the foundation for a healthy and sound Syrian future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Based on this With a national and civilizational vision for safeguarding the mental health of society, the Syrian Future Movement puts forward the following recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" World Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day highlights the suffering of millions in Syria and around the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":65322,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4688],"tags":[4763],"class_list":["post-65280","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-presidency-office-en","tag-congratulations-and-events"],"yoast_head":"\n\n