(which emerged as issues repeatedly throughout the year) result from interviews of minor detainees with members of the mission, and from )\ODNHLR¶V UHDOLW\ WKDW WKH IRUPHU DV well as the latter, viewed every day. a. 'LUHFW&RQVHTXHQFHVRQFKLOGUHQ¶VKHDOWKDQGZHOOEHLQJ x The impact of the unsanitary environment described above on chLOGUHQ¶V health was immediate and obvious. Contrary to adults, minors frequently suffered from dermatitis, colds, fevers, gastroenteritis, and similar diseases caused by the permanent drainage dysfunction flooding the floor, combined with the lack of resources for any personal hygiene. x Mental health was also significantly impacted by these circumstances, resulting in many signs of emotional distress to appear among the children: Overwhelming fear, insecurity, disorientation, unpredictable behavior and attitudes, anxiety, physical symptoms of distress (unexplainable permanent headaches, stuttering, and insomnia). Depending on their age, reactions to the environment differed. For some adolescents, aggressiveness, fights, self-harm, suicide attempts (albeit only virtual) and threats were common behavior. For the youngest ones, it was common for them to experience uncontrollable outbursts of crying or absolute silence and hesitation. Children aged 10 to 12 years old seem to have the most difficulties coping with the specific environment. On the one hand, they are not as aggressive as adolescents, while at the same time their perceptiveness is fully developed. Hesitation and withdrawal was a regular reaction from them. 25