Review
Psychiatry
Martin Deahl, Michael Andreassen
Summary: Sadly, many parts of the world, especially poorer areas with inadequate health infrastructure, are familiar with Psychological Trauma. Western Aid Organisations often enter these areas, bringing with them a western psychiatric tradition of diagnosis and therapy, which may not be suitable in different cultures. The imposition of a western system of diagnosis and treatment could undermine local culture and harm the patients. This is discussed in relation to the WHO's Mental Health Gap initiative (MHGap).
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Line Bager, Thomas Munk Laursen, Niels Skipper, Esben Agerbo
Summary: The study found that children of torture survivors had significantly lower test scores and were more likely to miss tests, indicating the possible intergenerational adverse effects of trauma on education.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Charlotte Rowe, Grazia Ceschi, Abdel Halim Boudoukha
Summary: First aiders are commonly exposed to traumatic events, but their mental health has been neglected. This study aims to explore the link between traumatic event exposure and psychopathological outcomes among first aiders, and quantify the rates of mental health disorders. Results show that the rates of mental health outcomes are higher than the general population, with females scoring higher on post-traumatic stress disorder than males. The discussion highlights the high levels of post-traumatic stress disorder, burnout, anxiety, and depression among first aiders, and the need for greater psychosocial support.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Shaobing Su, Rochelle L. Frounfelker, Alethea Desrosiers, Robert T. Brennan, Jordan Farrar, Theresa S. Betancourt
Summary: The study examined the patterns of war trauma exposure and their impact on mental health outcomes among former child soldiers in Sierra Leone. It found that former child soldiers exposed to higher levels of traumatic events experienced more difficulties in emotion regulation.
JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lana Ruvolo Grasser
Summary: With over 82.4 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, the mental health of refugees and displaced populations has become a pressing issue. Trauma experienced during forced migration, as well as post-migration traumatic events, discrimination, lack of access to healthcare and housing, and acculturation, all contribute to mental health concerns. Collective action from healthcare providers, researchers, funders, journals, resettlement agencies, government entities, and humanitarian organizations is needed to address these concerns and improve mental health in refugees and displaced persons.
RISK MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHCARE POLICY
(2022)
Article
Family Studies
Deirdre Pieterse, B. K. Elizabeth Kim, Alex Klomhaus, W. Scott Comulada, Susana A. Lopez, Eraka Bath, Bita Amani, Bronwyn Myers, Alan Semaan, Norweeta G. Milburn
Summary: This study examines the relationship between youth PTSD, parent PTSD, and mental health problems, emotional regulation, and drug use among youth involved in the juvenile justice system. The results show a high rate of exposure to traumatic events among both youth and parents, and significant associations between youth's mental health problems and emotional regulation with youth PTSD but not parental PTSD.
JOURNAL OF CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kirsty Clark, John Pachankis, Kaveh Khoshnood, Richard Branstrom, David Seal, Danielle Khoury, Fouad M. Fouad, Russell Barbour, Robert Heimer
Summary: Displaced Syrian MSM and transgender women experience higher levels of psychiatric comorbidities than Lebanese counterparts, partly due to compounding exposure to displacement-related stressors and stigma-related stressors.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Rosie McGuire, Sarah L. Halligan, Richard Meiser-Stedman, Lucy Durbin, Rachel M. Hiller
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether there are differences in the diagnosis and treatment decisions for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children in care compared to those living with their mother. The findings revealed that mental health professionals were more likely to give an accurate diagnosis and recommend appropriate treatment for children living with their mother than for those in foster care.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Diab A. Ali, Charles R. Figley, Richard G. Tedeschi, David Galarneau, Shilpa Amara
Summary: This article reviews the literature on shared trauma, resilience, and growth in the context of global collective stressors. The existing research on trauma and resilience mainly focuses on concepts and measures with questionable cross-cultural applicability. There is limited understanding of these concepts in the majority of cultures.
PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA-THEORY RESEARCH PRACTICE AND POLICY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Aleksandr T. Karnick, Rachel L. Boska, Nicole M. Caulfield, Robert Winchell, Daniel W. Capron
Summary: Suicide is a transdiagnostic public health issue affecting various psychiatric disorders, individuals with physical health problems, and those without a mental health diagnosis. Research showed that physical health comorbidity did not significantly increase suicide mortality, while individuals with psychiatric comorbidity or multimorbidity had lower mortality rates.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
S. E. Harrison, S. Ayers, M. A. Quigley, A. Stein, F. Alderdice
Summary: This study found that the prevalence of childbirth-related PTS and other stressors-related PTS in postpartum women were 2.5% and 6.8% respectively. Factors associated with PTS-C included higher level of deprivation, baby being admitted for neonatal intensive care, and not having a health professional to talk to about sensitive issues during pregnancy. Factors associated with PTS-O included younger age, depression during pregnancy, and pregnancy affected by long-term health problems.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Julia M. Chandler, Katelyn S. Chan, Ryan Han, Stephanie D. Chao
Summary: Traumatic injuries are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity among children in the United States. These children are at an increased risk of developing poor mental health outcomes, particularly PTSD. This risk is also present in children treated in the hospital, emergency department, and outpatient setting.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Zhaohui Su, Dean McDonnell, Ali Cheshmehzangi, Barry L. Bentley, Junaid Ahmad, Sabina Segalo, Claudimar Pereira da Veiga, Yu-Tao Xiang
Summary: Media-induced war trauma has significant impacts on people's physical and psychological health, but there is a lack of research on this issue. This article aims to examine the implications of media-induced war trauma on people's health and well-being, as well as discuss the responsibilities of the media industry during and after the conflicts in Ukraine.
PERSPECTIVES ON PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Aaron Reuben, Angela Moreland, Salma M. Abdalla, Gregory H. Cohen, Matthew J. Friedman, Sandro Galea, Alex O. Rothbaum, Michael G. Schmidt, John E. Vena, Dean G. Kilpatrick
Summary: The Flint, Michigan water crisis has led to a high prevalence of psychiatric disorders, including major depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Factors such as exposure to contaminated water, low confidence in public-official information, previous traumatic experiences, and lack of social support are associated with increased risk for these disorders.
Article
Psychiatry
Angelo Sadeghpoura, David L. Poggec, Elizabeth M. O'Donoghue, Tim Bigdelif, Alex O. Rothbaum, Philip D. Harvey
Summary: Half of individuals have experienced a trauma sufficient to meet the criteria for PTSD, and the relationship between intelligence and trauma is unclear. A study was conducted on child and adolescent inpatients, assessing their intelligence, academic achievement, and trauma experiences. The results showed that those who experienced physical and sexual abuse performed poorly in intellectual domains, and exposure to substance abuse was associated with lower intelligence and higher CTQ scores.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2023)
