Srinagar, Oct. 26 -- For more than three decades, the Kashmir Valley has been marked by cycles of conflict, political turbulence, and social uncertainty. While the visible wounds of this prolonged unrest-injuries, displacement, property damage, and economic losses-have dominated public and media attention, the invisible wounds on mental health remain largely overlooked. These hidden scars, though less apparent, are no less devastating. In contemporary Kashmir, mental health is no longer merely a medical issue; it is a pressing public health challenge that impacts individuals, families, and communities in profound and enduring ways. The psychosocial consequences of decades of conflict have created an environment in which nearly every famil...