Sahelian Journal of Psychotrauma and Psychosocial Studies (SJPPS)

The Sahelian Journal of Psychotrauma and Psychosocial Studies is a peer-reviewed journal launched by the Center for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital Maiduguri, founded to address the unique challenges of the Sahel region and other conflict-affected settings. 

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Current Publication

Maiden Edition. Vol. 1 No 1, Oct 2025

Perceived Stress, Coping Strategies, and Mental Health Outcomes Among University Students in Northern Nigeria

Amina Musa, Dr. John Doe

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Psychosocial Impact of Insecurity on Adolescents in the Lake Chad Basin: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Amina Musa, Dr. John Doe

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Resilience and post-traumatic growth among displaced women in north-eastern Nigeria

Fatima Abdulkarim, Dr. X Ibrahim

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Perceived social support and depression among conflict-affected university students in Maiduguri

Fatima Abdulkarim, Dr. X Ibrahim, Joseph Daniel, Dr. Mary O. Danjuma

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Trauma exposure, coping mechanisms, and mental health among humanitarian workers in the Sahel region

Hassan Ibrahim, Dr. Zainab Ali

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Socioeconomic stressors and anxiety symptoms among farmers in post-conflict Borno communities

John Doe, Dr. X Ibrahim

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Editor-in-Chief

Prof Musa Abba Wakil

Biological Psychiatrist University of Maiduguri

Associate Editors

Dr Falmata B Shettima

Director, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital Maiduguri

Dr Mahmood Yusuf Mohammed

Forensic Psychiatrist, Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital Maiduguri
Editorial Board Members

Sahelian Journal of Psychotrauma and Psychosocial Studies (SJPPS)