The slaughter of nearly one million Tutsi and moderate Hutu in the span of 100 daysduring the 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi in Rwanda left an indelible imprint on the mentalhealth of genocide survivors. Research on the mental health of post-genocide survivorsreveals deeply embedded social and psychological wounds that many Rwandans sustained asa result of the extreme trauma they experienced. I have examined the underpinnings of theGenocide Against Tutsi and the impact of the trauma inflicted as a result.

The impact of political events, actions, policies and ideologies can be both profound and far reaching, with many people experiencing significant losses and major grief as a consequence. There is now a growing interest in what has come to be known as political grief. This paper has been developed by a working group of grief professionals to reflect the basis of the group’s discussions and the conclusions drawn.

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted a critical gap in our knowledge on the impact on mental health, especially trauma-related disorders like PTSD. With future pandemics anticipated due to global health risks, it is essential to rigorously study the prevalence of PTSD resulting from COVID-19. Such research will help us understand the psychological effects of pandemics and develop better strategies for mental health support in future crises.

Background

This systematic review aims to update and extend the findings of an earlier review on the suicidogenic impact of natural disasters.

Methods

A systematic search of research published in 17 bibliographic databases was conducted (PROSPERO CRD42020216722). The review following PRISMA checklist identified 64 primary studies, published between 2012 and 2022, investigating the association between natural disasters and suicidal behaviour and ideation.

Results