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Commentary Open Access
Volume 5 | Issue 1 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.33696/mentalhealth.5.036

Mental Health and Collective Trauma among Yazidi Genocide Survivors

  • 1Institute for Psychotherapy and Psycho traumatology, University of Duhok, KRI, Iraq
  • 2Institut for Transcultural Health Science, Cooperative State University Stuttgart, Germany
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Corresponding Author

Jan Ilhan Kizilhan, Jan.Kizilhan@dhbw.de

Received Date: March 02, 2025

Accepted Date: March 27, 2025

Abstract

The Yazidi population has faced systematic persecution, culminating in the 2014 genocide by the so-called Islamic State (IS). This commentary focuses on the impact of collective trauma on Yazidi mental health, focusing on transgenerational trauma, gender-specific experiences, and culturally adapted therapeutic interventions. The discussion highlights the importance of interdisciplinary approaches that consider cultural and socio-political contexts in the treatment of Yazidi survivors. Addressing these complex mental health challenges requires a holistic framework that integrates psychological, social, and legal support mechanisms.

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