Literature Review of Mental Health and Psychosocial Aspects of Ebola Virus Disease

The 2014 outbreak of EVD is the largest and most complex Ebola outbreak since 1976 affecting several countries in West Africa. The mental health and psychosocial implications of the 2014 Ebola outbreak are serious and multifaceted, impacting survivors, families, communities, healthcare providers, and the public health response. In addition, psychosocial support is a key priority to the Ebola response. CDC’s Ebola Mental Health Team (EMHT) was activated in September 2014. This study has been conducted to support the CDC’s EMHT tasks.

Objective

To present the summary results of a literature review pertinent to mental health and psychosocial aspects of Ebola virus disease (EVD).