Providing Virtual Psychosocial and Trauma Support to Displaced Women in Nigeria: A Case Study of Courage, Innovation and Collaboration; Core Values and Behaviours of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Aims: Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nigeria experience numerous challenges, including psychological distress resulting from displacement and trauma. In October 2024, a cohort of volunteer mental health professionals based in the United Kingdom provided sessions of mental health support via...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2025-06-01
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| Series: | BJPsych Open |
| Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425107539/type/journal_article |
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| Summary: | Aims: Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nigeria experience numerous challenges, including psychological distress resulting from displacement and trauma. In October 2024, a cohort of volunteer mental health professionals based in the United Kingdom provided sessions of mental health support via virtual means to displaced women in Abuja, Nigeria. This intervention utilised telemedicine to address barriers to access and adhered to the principles of Psychological First Aid (PFA). |
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| ISSN: | 2056-4724 |