Women’s Mental Health in Conflict and Post-Conflict Societies

[Hazel]

Women often face sexual violence, displacement, and loss during conflicts. What specific psychological conditions arise from these compounded traumas? How can tailored care programs help women rebuild self-worth and safety in societies scarred by violence?

 

[Shree]

Women exposed to war-related sexual violence, displacement, and loss often develop complex trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and sometimes dissociation. These experiences can erode self-esteem, trust, and a sense of safety. Tailored care programs, combining trauma-informed counseling, peer support, skills training, and community reintegration, can help women reclaim agency, rebuild self-worth, and feel secure within their societies, addressing both psychological and social dimensions of recovery.