Beni: mental health cases increased from 1,367 to 13,282 after ADF killings (psychologist)

Approximately 13,282 people suffering from mental health issues were recorded in 2025 in Beni, North Kivu, compared to 1,367 before 2014. This data was shared at a conference in Kamango during the World Mental Health Day to raise awareness about the effects of armed violence. Psychologist Kambale Sekera links this rise to the killings by ADF since 2014, noting that trauma, chronic stress, and loss contribute to mental health deterioration. He advocates for better care and fighting stigma against affected individuals.