Publication details
Psychosocial impacts among adolescents disengaged from Colombian illegal armed groups and challenges to their attention
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| Year of publication | 2020 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Central European Journal of Public Health |
| MU Faculty or unit | |
| Citation | |
| Web | https://cejph.szu.cz/artkey/cjp-202001-0014_psychosocial-impacts-among-adolescents-disengaged-from-colombian-illegal-armed-groups-and-challenges-to-their-a.php |
| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.21101/cejph.a6053 |
| Keywords | Child soldiers; reintegration programme; psychosocial attention; mental health; Colombia. |
| Description | Our study focused on the impacts on health among adolescents who became members of illegal armed groups in Colombia and their attention within the specialized government programme as seen by the professionals who work directly with them. Previous research indicates that those victims of armed violence are usually highly affected on their emotional and social health, but with appropriate and timely support more serious mental health problems can be prevented. Therefore, the care provided to them should be based on broader and holistic approaches. |