Tag: rehabilitation

The Unseen Consequences of War: Responding to Sri Lanka’s Mental Health Burden

by yaleglobalhealthreview, posted in Issue 7 (Fall 2016)

BY OHVIA MURALEETHARAN A beautiful island country of only 25,300 square miles, Sri Lanka has a bloody history, full of war and ethnic conflict. Source: Creative Commons. Although many refer to Sri Lanka as a success story in achieving high health outcomes despite its low income, a crucial side of its past often remains unaddressed. … Continue reading The Unseen Consequences of War: Responding to Sri Lanka’s Mental Health Burden

China: Atrocities Overlooked as Individuals Prioritize their Best Interests in Drug Addiction “Rehabilitation”

by yaleglobalhealthreview, posted in Health and Human Rights, Issue 2 (Spring 2014)

BY SOPHIA KECSKES.Photography by Stringer Shanghai/Reuters and Jacksoncam. In the past few decades, China has developed significantly; this is most notably demonstrated in its strengthening middle class and the associated improvements in their quality of life, such as the electrification of rural areas and a vastly improved education system. Yet, when one more deeply investigates … Continue reading China: Atrocities Overlooked as Individuals Prioritize their Best Interests in Drug Addiction “Rehabilitation”