JOURNAL ARTICLE

Researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Report Recent Findings in Mental Health Diseases and Conditions (Trauma, Risk, and Resilience: a Qualitative Study of Mental Health In Post-conflict Liberia).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 416 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses a study on mental health conditions in post-conflict Liberia, focusing on the long-term psychological impacts of the Liberian civil wars. Conducted by researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the study involved 43 semi-structured interviews with Liberian adults and identified eight key trauma themes, including abuse and family separation. It also highlighted risk and protective factors such as age, biological sex, and community support that influence recovery trajectories. The research aims to inform the development of culturally relevant screening tools and psychological interventions to enhance well-being in affected populations. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/07, p416
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:186220666
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