Coping strategies and mental health outcomes of conflict-affected persons in the Republic of Georgia

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Authors

LaDonna C. Saxon · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Nino Makhashvili · Global Initiative on Psychiatry

Ivdity Chikovani · Curatio International Foundation

Maureen Seguin · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Martin McKee · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Vikram Patel · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Jonathan I. Bisson

Abstract

Many conflict-affected persons in Georgia are still suffering mental health problems years after the conflicts. A number of specific coping strategies appear to be associated with better mental health and should be encouraged and supported where possible.

Topics & Keywords

Migration, Health and Trauma Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Mental Health Treatment and Access

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences

Volume 26, Issue 3, pp. 276-286

DOI: 10.1017/s2045796016000019

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