Opinion: A jet flew by in Michigan. It reminded me that wartime trauma is hard to heal
Conflicts in Ethiopia, Ukraine and other countries cause psychological trauma that can last far beyond any ceasefire. An Ethiopian-born mental health epidemiologist shares her insights.
Even when wars end, trauma will linger. Here's how we should bring healing
Recently, as I drove home from Walmart on a quiet Sunday morning, I was startled by a rumble above me. I looked up to see a plane flying uncomfortably low in the sky. My heart raced as I thought, "What if this jet starts dropping bombs?"
I briefly — but genuinely — felt as if my life were at risk, and I almost took the next turn to speed as far away as possible.
Then I reminded
