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1Department of Clinical Neurosciences, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Psychology Research and Behavior Management
|May 20, 2024
Summary
Communal riots in India significantly impact mental health, causing depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Group activities may offer some protective effects against these psychological consequences.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Communal riots and intergroup violence are recurrent issues in India.
- These events have profound psychological and community-level impacts.
- Understanding the mental health consequences is crucial for affected populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the psychological effects of communal riots in India.
- To identify prevalent mental health issues and patterns among victims.
- To explore potential mitigating factors.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search across major databases (2000-2022).
- Quality assessment using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.
- Inclusion of 41 studies examining various psychological outcomes.
Main Results:
- 49% prevalence of depression and mental health issues found in 20 studies.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prevalence ranged from 4% to 41%.
- Anxiety, alcohol abuse, and homelessness were also reported; group activities showed potential to reduce depression and suicide.
Conclusions:
- Collective activities, including riots and protests, negatively impact mental health.
- Healthcare providers need awareness of the psychological toll of such events.
- Further research into sociopolitical drivers of mental health is essential.
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