A research study written by Dr. Samir Qouta, Head of Research Department of GCMHP, and Dr. J. Odeh, the Director of Palestinian Happy Child Centre, in Jerusalem. This study was published in The Journal of Ambulatory Care Management 2004. The article presents studies focused on the question of impact of the war in the Occupied Palestinian Territories affects the mental health of Palestinian children.

Abstract: Violence permeates all parts of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Since the onset of the Al-Aqsa Intifada on the September, 28, 2000, through October 21, 2003, more than 51,000 Palestinians have been injured and 2700 have been killed. Palestinians children suffer from various physical aliments due to their disadvantages situation, including 10% who suffer from moderate to severe malnutrition. The children also suffer from significant mental health disorders, including 33% with acute levels of posttraumatic stress disorder, 49% with moderate levels and 15.6% low levels. In “hot” areas, 55% of the children have acute levels of posttraumatic stress disorders, 35% moderate levels, and 9% low levels. Key words: children, Palestinians, posttraumatic stress disorders, war