Michael Gwynne Douglas Davys

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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1. When was Michael Gwynne Douglas Davys born?1922
2. When did Michael Gwynne Douglas Davys die?June 12, 2002
3. What is Michael Gwynne Douglas Davys known for?Voluntary medical student at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945
4. What is the primary career?British psychiatrist specializing in childhood depression
5. What is the location of practice?Harrow on the Hill, Britain
6. Who was Michael Gwynne Douglas Davys?He was a child psychiatrist who cared for kids with depression and also volunteered to help people at Bergen-Belsen after World War II.

Child Psychiatry: A subspecialty of psychiatry focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders in children and adolescents.
Childhood Depression: A serious mood disorder in children characterized by persistent sadness, irritability, and loss of interest in activities.
Humanitarian Aid: Assistance provided to people in need, especially during emergencies, often involving medical care, food, and shelter.
Bergen-Belsen: A former Nazi concentration and prisoner-of-war camp in northern Germany, notorious for its horrific conditions and high death toll.