Impact of Ebola experiences and risk perceptions on mental health in Sierra Leone, July 2015

2018454 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Mohamed F. Jalloh · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Wenshu Li · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Rebecca Bunnell · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Kathleen A. Ethier · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Ann O’Leary · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Kathy Hageman

Abstract

Symptoms of PTSD and anxiety-depression were common after one year of Ebola response; psychosocial support may be needed for people with Ebola-related experiences. Preventing, detecting, and responding to mental health conditions should be an important component of global health security efforts.

Topics & Keywords

Migration, Health and Trauma Disaster Response and Management Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ Global Health

Volume 3, Issue 2, pp. e000471-e000471

DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2017-000471

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