International Perspectives in Psychology: Research, Practice, Consultation, Vol 14(1), 2025, 1-3; doi:10.1027/2157-3891/a000124
The four articles in this issue provide great examples. All are in some way associated with the African continent. Through their study conducted in Burundi, Champion et al.’s (2025) show how trauma can be addressed through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Integrative Group Treatment in regions in which there is great need for trauma treatment but a scarcity of access to mental health services. Remaining with the mental health theme and the question as to the usefulness of global classifications of psychological disorders, Brooks et al. (2025) compared depressive symptoms among university students in the United States and South Africa. Boateng et al. (2025) considered African individuals in the diaspora. Specifically, their study sought insights on the acculturation experiences and interpersonal contact between Africans living in Hong Kong and Chinese residents. Lastly, Baba et al.’s (2025) research is set in Northern Ghana where they worked with married adolescent girls and investigated how coping and support linked with their mental health. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)