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. 2013 Aug 1;10(3):58-60.
eCollection 2013 Aug.

Mental health in Syria

Mohammed Abou-Saleh  1 , Mamoun Mobayed  2
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Mental health in Syria

Mohammed Abou-Saleh et al. Int Psychiatry. .

Abstract

This paper begins by outlining the nature of the present conflict in Syria. It goes on to describe the psychological consequences of this conflict and the present state of the mental health services in the country.

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