#Mental Health

MAP raises concerns over mental health impact of violence against Gaza protesters

A high number of casualties were once again reported on the fifth Friday of the Great March of Return protest in Gaza. According to the Ministry of Health, three people were killed by Israeli security forces, and 883 injured, including 58 children.

Caring for the youngest generation of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon

MAP supports the wellbeing and mental health of Palestinian children in Lebanon. In partnership with UNICEF and local organisations, MAP is bringing psychosocial and mental health support to thousands of children affected by the Syria crisis.

Westminster Hall debate on West Bank demolitions: Ask your MP to attend!

On Wednesday 6 December parliamentarians will debate the “effect of Israeli demolitions on Palestinian communities” in Westminster Hall, in the House of Commons.

MAP at Medact’s Health Through Peace Conference 2017

On 4-6 September, at Medact's 'Health Though Peace' conference, MAP discussed the impact of military detention on the mental health and psychological well-being of Palestinian children and how occupation obstructs the development of Palestinian healthcare.

The Lancet: ‘Research in the occupied Palestinian territory Special Issue 5’ digest

High-quality research is an essential tool for documenting the ways in which the social and political conditions of prolonged occupation affect the health and wellbeing of the Palestinian people who endure it, and for advocating for an end to violations of the right to health.

Palestinian prisoners’ health deteriorates as the hunger strike enters its second month

This week approximately 1,000 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons entered their second month of a hunger strike over conditions and medical rights.

New MAP briefing exposes how the occupation undermines Palestinian mental health

MAP has launched the third chapter in our Health Under Occupation series. The latest briefing exposes how the political and social conditions endured by Palestinians in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza undermine mental health and quality of life.

In the eye of the storm: The children of East Jerusalem

The Old City of East Jerusalem, with its ancient limestone buildings and narrow, twisting alleyways, has become the epicentre of ...

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