Clinical Psychologists Seek Greater Investment in Mental Health Services for Victims of Insecurity.
The association made the call in Jos, Plateau State, at its Annual National Congress and Scientific Conference, where experts, academics, policymakers and humanitarian practitioners gathered to examine the role of clinical psychology in fostering resilience and healing in communities affected by crises.
The conference, themed “From Trauma to Resilience: Bringing Research and Practice Together,” comes against the backdrop of persistent attacks, mass displacement and rising mental health challenges in several parts of the country, particularly in Plateau, Benue and Kaduna States.
Speaking at the event, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr.
Bernard Doro, underscored the importance of integrating psychological care into humanitarian interventions, noting that the distribution of relief materials alone could not adequately address the impact of traumatic experiences on affected populations. According to him, humanitarian interventions must deliberately include measures for identifying traumatised individuals and communities and providing them with the psychological support required for sustainable recovery. Doro observed that women, children and other vulnerable groups have borne the brunt of persistent insecurity, especially in Plateau State, where recurring attacks have left deep psychological scars on many communities. He further noted that clinical psychology occupies a strategic position in humanitarian interventions and stressed the need for practitioners and academics to work together in translating research findings into practical solutions.
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