NEW YORK, USA, 21 July 2008 -- The tragedies of war and natural disasters leave children struggling to cope with deep psychological wounds. One of the ways that UNICEF and other organizations have helped to alleviate children's emotional scars is through dance and movement. UNICEF Child Protection Specialist Amanda Melville views movement and dance as a way for children to reconnect to their normal lives after emergencies. "It can be a way of getting people back in touch with what's happening in their bodies, but also a way of releasing some of that stress," she said. Dance and movement have been shown to alleviate symptoms of aggression, anxiety and depression. To read the full story, visit: http://www.unicef.org/emerg/index_44821.html
