“The Rohingya mental health crisis is life threatening and has been largely overlooked,” said Matthew Smith, chief executive officer of Fortify Rights. United Nations agencies estimate that 12 months after an emergency, approximately 15% to 20% of adults will experience some type of moderate or mild mental health disorder. The data further shows how these symptoms adversely impact the daily lives and functioning of Rohingya genocide survivors. The report provides new evidence of the severe mental health toll that genocide, human rights violations, and violence has on survivors. The most highly reported symptoms experienced by Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh related to reliving traumatic events.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 10, 2020 06:56 UTC