Mental health outcomes in communities exposed to Armed Conflict Experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Populations exposed to Armed Conflict Experiences (ACE) show different levels of impact in their mental health (i.e. clinical and positive components); however, there is limited evidence related to mental health of general population (civilians not classified as victims) exposed to ACE. Government guided mental health assessments exclude this population. The use of a newly validated Extreme Experiences Scale (EX²) seems appropriate to classify victims, ex-combatants, and civilians for their mental health assessment.

Methods

Here, we propose a novel approach to identify relationships between individuals classified with different levels of ACE exposure-independent of their legal role in the armed conflict, and mental health outcomes. According to the cut-

SUBMITTER: Trujillo S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8394205 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature