Uganda Refugee Response: Rhino Camp and Imvepi Refugee Settlements Suicide Assessment Report, July 2020
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Introduction
This report is on the findings of the focus group discussions and key informants’ interviews conducted on the causes of distress and suicidal ideation, the most affected population groups, the impact of SGBV and COVID-19 on Mental Health and Psychosocial (MHPSS) wellbeing of the Persons of Concern (PoCs) and the possible desired interventions to mitigate the suicidal tendencies among the PoCs
Purpose
The purpose of the survey is to have a better understanding of the factors leading to increased Mental Health and Psychosocial problems faced by persons of concern in the Imvepi and Rhino Camp Refugee Settlements. During protection monitoring, sseveral attempted and complete suicides were closely linked to SGBV. The purpose of the survey is to track the prevalence of suicide and attempted suicide cases as a direct recommendation from the SGBV Sub Working Group Meetings in both Rhino Camp and Imvepi Refugee Settlements. The recommendations arising from the discussions will help in designing appropriate preventive and response strategies for improved prevention and response to Mental Health and Psychological problems or needs of women, men, boys and girls.