Mental health and psychosocial support during physical rehabilitation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: a retrospective cohort study.

MHPSS needs of physical rehabilitation service users in conflict settings stem from the combined impact of disability and exposure to violence. MHPSS care, particularly the mobilization of peer support, appears necessary and relevant.Implications for rehabilitationIn conflict settings, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) needs of physical rehabilitation service users must address the combined impact of physical disability and exposure to violence.Physical rehabilitation service users who lacked social support prior to receiving MHPSS were more likely to report a large reduction in symptoms of depression following MHPSS.The study underlines the importance of social support, particularly peer support, in addressing MHPSS needs.