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Mental Health of Teke-Yaka Conflict Victims in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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This study investigates how community violence affects the mental health of Teke-Yaka conflict victims in the Bandundu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. We assessed 111 participants using the satisfaction with life scale, PCL-S, and resilience scale. The analysis of data shows that victims of the Teke-Yaka conflict experience significant mental health challenges, including psychological distress, hyperarousal, intrusion, and avoidance. However, these individuals also exhibit resilience.
Title: Mental Health of Teke-Yaka Conflict Victims in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Description:
This study investigates how community violence affects the mental health of Teke-Yaka conflict victims in the Bandundu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
We assessed 111 participants using the satisfaction with life scale, PCL-S, and resilience scale.
The analysis of data shows that victims of the Teke-Yaka conflict experience significant mental health challenges, including psychological distress, hyperarousal, intrusion, and avoidance.
However, these individuals also exhibit resilience.

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