Sebastián León-Giraldo

This paper, «Desplazamiento forzado y salud mental en el Meta antes y después de los acuerdos de paz: desafíos para el posacuerdo,» examines the impact of forced displacement on mental health in the Meta department before and after the peace agreements in Colombia. The study utilizes a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data from health surveys with qualitative insights from interviews and focus groups with displaced populations. The research identifies significant mental health challenges among these communities, highlighting an increase in disorders such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression, exacerbated by the displacement and the ongoing transition under the peace agreements.

The findings underline the urgent need for mental health services that are specifically tailored to the needs of displaced populations in post-agreement contexts. The paper argues for integrated mental health interventions as part of the broader post-conflict recovery efforts, emphasizing the importance of addressing the psychological scars left by decades of conflict. By providing a comprehensive analysis of mental health trends among displaced individuals, the study contributes valuable insights into the complexities of health care provision in post-conflict settings and outlines the challenges that remain in ensuring equitable access to mental health services in Meta.