Rising need for psychological support in conflict zones
• In eastern DRC’s conflict-affected areas like Goma, mental health professionals and humanitarian groups are calling for expanded psychosocial support for people traumatized by prolonged violence. Many survivors lack access to adequate mental health care. �
🧠 Mental health care amid war and displacement
• Independent reporting highlights how trauma from decades of conflict has left children and adults psychologically scarred, with local practitioners providing limited but crucial counselling to help communities cope. �
El País
🧩 Broader health crisis context
• Ongoing instability and displacement exacerbate stress, anxiety, and trauma — a situation compounded by challenges like epidemics and overwhelmed health services. �
WHO | Regional Office for Africa
📌 Takeaway: In the DRC, mental health needs remain high as conflict and humanitarian crises contribute to widespread psychological trauma and insufficient care.
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