In Cameroon, a prolonged humanitarian crisis has forced millions of people from their homes due to violence in the Anglophone regions and insecurity near the Lake Chad basin.
Humanitarian organizations report that the country’s displacement crisis has become one of the world’s most neglected emergencies. Families living in camps or host communities often face uncertainty, poverty, and trauma, leading to rising levels of stress, depression, and emotional exhaustion among adults and youth. �
Africanews
Studies among young people in Cameroon also show growing levels of mental health disorders such as anxiety, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts, indicating that the psychological impact of the crisis is particularly severe among the younger population. �
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