Odusanya, Olumuyiwa Omotola believes that the world is in flux and people are moving constantly. However, a segment of the movement is forced. The forced movement results in relocation of people and people groups either within their own country as internally displaced persons (IDPs) or to other countries as refugees. The forced movement can be…
Displaced people are more likely to have mental health problemsAs written by Preeti Dhillon, exposure to traumatic events, food insecurity, and the length of displacement lead to a higher likelihood of mental health issues among IDPs. Previous studies in Nigeria, Ethiopia, Georgia and Kenya all indicate that IDPs are more likely than the non-displaced population…