India, Oct. 12 -- Children and caregivers across Lebanon continue to experience the psychological consequences of conflict and displacement, with an estimated 770,000 children suffering psychological distress over the past six months, according to the International Rescue Committee (IRC).
In a statement issued on October 10, 2026, to mark World Mental Health Day, the organisation called for sustained mental health and psychosocial support for families, including those who have returned home after being displaced.
Children Continue to Live in Fear
Interviews with 10 mothers caring for children aged 0 to 8 revealed how insecurity continues to affect young lives. The families had been displaced to collective shelters, rented apartments and ...