PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENT – ENGAGGING CHILDREN TO COUNTER VIOLENT EXTREMISM

The impact of armed conflict in Nigeria has created a fertile ground in the increase of the high prevalence of mental health problems among survivors. The North East is one of such regions in Nigeria that has experienced the post-traumatic symptoms of conflict that has affected both young and old as well as children who have to bear the brunt of these conflict. PWAN through its intervention-Engaging Children to Counter Violent Extremism undertook a study aimed at evaluating the mental health of the children as well as the parents/caregivers in light of the 2017/2018 armed attack on Dong and Kikan communities in Adamawa State.