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Mental health and psychosocial support for South Sudanese refugees in northern Uganda

A needs and resource assessment

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ID15554452
AuthorsAlex Adaku (corresponding author), James Okello (0000-0003-2634-3063), Blakeley Lowry, Jeremy C Kane (0000-0002-6598-3840, Johns Hopkins University), Stephen Alderman, Seggane Musisi (0000-0002-3454-0000), Wietse A Tol (0000-0003-2216-0526, Johns Hopkins University)
Year2016
Volume10
Issue1
Pages18-18
Publication date2016-06-21
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueConflict and Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1752-1505 • E-ISSN: 1752-1505
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s13031-016-0085-6
PMID27606001
OpenAlexW2461009573
LanguageEN
Citations received25
References cited28

The types of MHPSS problems among South Sudanese refugees in northern Uganda are diverse and the burden appears to be considerable, yet there are currently few available services. The assessment indicates the need for a range of services addressing social concerns as well as varied types of mental conditions. The idiom of "overthinking" may form a useful starting point for intervention development and mental health communication

Context (archaeology · Environmental health · Geography · Health services research · Mental health · Political science · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Psychosocial · Public health · Refugee · Somali · Global Maternal and Child Health · Health and Conflict Studies · Medicine · Migration, Health and Trauma · Nursing

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Unique citing works25
Citations per year2,78
Citation span2017 - 2026 (10)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 25
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