Study: Families Separated At Border Suffer Severe Psychological Trauma

The video discusses the profound trauma experienced by families separated under the Trump administration's immigration policy. A report by Physicians for Human Rights highlights that children and parents suffer from PTSD and other psychological harms. Despite a court order to halt separations, over 5,500 children were separated at the US-Mexico border. The policy was described as a form of torture, with long-term effects like nightmares and depression persisting even after reunification. The report is based on evaluations by medical professionals, emphasizing the severe mental health impact on affected families.

How many children have been separated from their families at the US-Mexico border since July 2017?

What was the stance of the Trump administration regarding the separation of families at the border?

What did the Physicians for Human Rights conclude about the psychological pain inflicted by the separation policy?

What psychological effects were reported among the children and parents who experienced family separation?

What were some of the symptoms reported by the adults and children in the study?