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MHPSS services for Syrian refugees and residents of host communities in Turkey have been strengthened. The violent conflict in Syria and the associated refugee crisis affect the entire region. Currently, approximately 2.9 million Syrian refugees still live in Turkey. Many of them suffer from psychological stress due to traumatic experiences before and during their flight. In addition, they face challenges in the host country, such as existential fears, difficulties in integration, loneliness, and conflicts with the host population. In February 2023, a severe earthquake in Turkey claimed the lives of tens of thousands of people, and millions were left homeless and without livelihoods. The psychological effects on refugees and residents of host communities range from grief, despair, and anger to post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, and suicide. The overthrow of the Assad regime in December 2024 triggered conflicting emotions among Syrian refugees. They fluctuate between joy and uncertainty and the fear of being left with nothing if they return. People’s ability to survive and overcome crises depends largely on how they manage to cope with these psychological stresses in their everyday lives |
