Mental health amidst chronic crises: the case of Arab countries from the Middle East

Mental health infrastructures in the Middle East must evolve beyond reactive, externally driven models and toward resilient, context-sensitive systems rooted in local realities. This requires increased investment in trauma-focused longitudinal research, regionally adapted tools for assessment and care, and policy mechanisms that directly translate research insights into scalable social and governmental responses. The region's complexity makes it an essential lens for global trauma research, demanding both attention and sustained support.