Citation

Liscia T, Milleliri J. Med. Trop. (Mars) 2011; 71(2): 197-200.

Vernacular Title

Le traitement psychosocial du traumatisme psychologique des populations des pays

Affiliation

Chargde de mission à la Cellule Prevention des Crises et Sortie de Conflit, Agence Frangaise de Développement, Paris. lisciat@afd.fr

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Ecole De Sante)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

21695886

Abstract

Violence and armed conflict situations besetting numerous developing countries inflict a heavy toll on populations, especially in terms of posttraumatic mental disorders. In addition to upsetting the well-being and psychic balance of people, violent political instability prevents development of the country as a whole not only economically but also individually and socially. After being confronted with this reality for years, humanitarian workers have implemented actions aimed at treating and helping traumatized people to recover their mental health as a first step to achieving effective and durable development. However, despite the availability of effective low-cost treatment for post-traumatic mental disorders, officials in developing countries as well as in international organizations continue to ignore or neglect this crucial issue. This article is based on a study carried out by "Crisis prevention and post-conflict unit" of the Agence Française de Développement. The purpose is to underline the need and describe available methods for management of post-traumatic stress disorders in populations of post-conflict countries, as prerequisite for sustainable reconstruction and development.

Language: fr