Effect of Gaza war on the mental health of different generations in Egypt.

Background: Exposure to unfavorable environmental circumstances including conflicts and wars increases people's risk of experiencing mental health disturbances. Prevalence rates of anxiety, depression and stress disorders were two- to three-fold higher between people exposed to war or those interested in war news.

Objectives: To explore prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among Tanta University students and their parents representing different Egyptian generations, and to identify associated and predicting factors of severity and their effect on study or work performance.