This book provides an overview of theoretical empirical and clinical conceptualizations of
mental health following exposure to human rights violations (HRV). There are currently hundreds
of millions of individuals affected by war and conflict across the globe and over 68 million
people who are forcibly displaced. The field of refugee and post-conflict mental health is
growing exponentially as researchers investigate the factors that impact on psychological
disorders in these populations and design and evaluate new treatments to reduce psychological
distress. This volume will be a substantial contribution to the literature on mental health in
refugee and post-conflict populations as it details the state of the evidence regarding the
mental health of war survivors living in areas of former conflict as well as refugees and
asylum-seekers.
