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June 25, 2026Cambridge Prisms Global Mental HealthOpen Access

Coping mechanisms adopted following a suicide attempt among refugees in humanitarian settings within northern Uganda

Moses Mukasa Roscoe Kasujja Benjamin Alipanga Gwendolyn Portzky Wouter Vanderplasschen

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The research aims to identify coping mechanisms utilized by refugees who have attempted suicide in humanitarian contexts.
Qualitative interviews conducted with refugees in northern Uganda
Exploration of personal narratives and coping strategies
Analysis of psychological resilience and support systems
Identification of diverse coping mechanisms including community support and personal reflection
Insights into barriers refugees face in accessing mental health resources
Emergence of themes around resilience and adaptation in challenging environments

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Qualitative study explores coping strategies in refugees post-suicide attempt, indicating the need for tailored support.

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Mukasa et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3f67aaaea7db3c1953f12b https://doi.org/10.1017/gmh.2026.10263

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