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War trauma, mental health, aggression, and violent-extremism among former ISIS terrorists

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 It focuses on the mental health, aggression, and violent extremism among former ISIS terrorists. It examines the relationship between war trauma, mental health, and aggression in a sample of men incarcerated for terrorism-related acts in Kurdistan, Iraq. The study highlights high rates of PTSD and depression, suggesting that trauma exposure significantly contributes to aggression, independent of radical beliefs. It underscores the importance of considering mental health in rehabilitation and reintegration efforts for former combatants.

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Mental Health aspects

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