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Adaptive coping mechanisms significantly reduce levels of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress in adolescents exposed to trauma in conflict-affected regions. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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The study aims to explore coping mechanisms in adolescents facing trauma and their impact on mental health outcomes.

February 22, 2026Open Access

Coping Mechanisms and Mental Health Outcomes in Adolescents Exposed to Trauma in Some Selected Schools in the Mezam Division, North West Region of Cameroon

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The study aims to explore coping mechanisms in adolescents facing trauma and their impact on mental health outcomes.
Stratified random sampling of 150 adolescents from secondary schools
Quantitative data collection using validated instruments for coping and mental health
Qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with students, teachers, and counselors
Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and regression analyses for quantitative data
Thematic analysis for qualitative data
Adolescents preferred problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies
Adaptive coping significantly reduced anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress
Maladaptive strategies linked to higher anxiety and depression levels
Strong negative correlation between adaptive coping and psychological distress in adolescents

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Mixed-methods research investigates coping mechanisms and mental health in adolescents from conflict-affected schools, suggesting urgent psychosocial support actions.

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Yimeli Lonpa Mirabelle (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699a9e20482488d673cd493d https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18710545

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Mixed-methods research investigates coping mechanisms and mental health in adolescents from conflict-affected schools, suggesting urgent psychosocial support actions.

Coping Mechanisms and Mental Health Outcomes in Adolescents Exposed to Trauma in Some Selected Schools in the Mezam Division, North West Region of Cameroon

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Coping Mechanisms and Mental Health Outcomes in Adolescents Exposed to Trauma in Some Selected Schools in the Mezam Division, North West Region of Cameroon

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