Bangui, Central African Republic —
Years of armed conflict in the Central African Republic are leaving behind more than physical destruction—mental health experts warn of a growing crisis among children and young adults exposed to violence.
Aid organizations report increasing cases of post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and depression, particularly among displaced populations. With limited access to mental health services, many victims suffer in silence.
Local NGOs are now introducing community-based counseling and trauma healing programs, but experts say without stronger government support and funding, the country risks raising a “lost generation” deeply affected by unaddressed psychological wounds.
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