Mental health in Gaza has been a critical concern long before the ongoing conflict. Over 16 years of blockade and repeated escalations in violence had already fueled a growing crisis, but the situation over the past two years has deteriorated dramati-cally. Constant attacks on the entire population, repeated displacement, famine in parts of Gaza, the spread of disease, the loss of livelihoods, loved ones, and any sense of safety have pushed mental health needs to alarming levels, affecting everyone.
