Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	110197
Country	India

Category	Behavioral Sciences
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Emerging need for addressing trauma and enhancing psychosocial support among witch-hunting survivors in India
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Alagarsami A R and Prasad Kannekanti
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Corresponding Author	Prasad Kannekanti, Assistant Professor, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, King George's Medical University, Chowk, Lucknow 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India. reddysriprasad@gmail.com
Key Words	Witchcraft; Mental health; Psychosocial support; Survivors; Traum
Core Tip	Witch-hunting persists in some countries like India, and the mental health of the survivors needs to be addressed, which is the emerging need of the hour in certain communities of India. There are multiple reasons behind witch-hunting. It would be challenging to tackle everything as various stakeholders are involved, but survivors' mental health needs can be addressed with appropriate interventions. These mental health interventions can be helpful in survivors' well-being and successful reintegration into a better community livelihood.
Citation	A.R A, Kannekanti P. Emerging need for addressing trauma and enhancing psychosocial support among witch-hunting survivors in India. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2025-06-09 09:36
Peer-Review Started	2025-06-09 09:36
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-06-22 10:22
Return for Revision	2025-06-22 10:22
Revised	2025-07-21 18:19
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-12 02:42
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-12 06:32
Articles in Press	2026-01-12 06:32
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