In the DRC, decades of armed conflict, especially in the eastern provinces, have made mental health support a humanitarian necessity. Survivors of violence, internally displaced persons, and former child soldiers often live with untreated trauma, leading to long-term emotional and social consequences.
Humanitarian organizations have increasingly integrated mental health and psychosocial support into emergency responses, offering group therapy, trauma counseling, and community healing sessions. However, mental health advocates argue that without stronger government investment and national policies, these efforts remain fragmented and insufficient for a population facing repeated cycles of violence and instability.
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