MEPS-006 - Exploring the psychological impact of delivering care in war zones: Approach to mental illness management for deploying soldiers

• At: Copenhagen (Denmark) (2025)
• Type: Poster
• Poster code: MEPS-006
• By: NCAYIYANA, Philisiwe (South African Military Health Services, South Africa)
• Co-author(s): Lt Col Philisiwe Ncayiyana (South African Military Health Services, Pretoria, South Africa)
  
• Abstract:

  Introduction
  War zones are characterized by violence, destruction, and trauma. Rapid decision-making, and violence means that healthcare workers often face ethical dilemmas where there are no clear right or wrong choices. These situations can lead to long-term psychological trauma, contributing to feelings of alienation, hopelessness, a deep sense ..

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