Article
Clinical Neurology
Ju-Yeon Lee, Seon-Young Kim, Jae-Min Kim, Il-Seon Shin, Sung-Wan Kim
Summary: This study found that around 16% of community residents affected by disasters suffered from acute, delayed, or chronic PTSD, with anxiety and depression symptoms closely associated with PTSD. Financial losses and witnessing rescue actions were linked to chronic PTSD in community residents post-disaster.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
David C. Rozek, Victoria L. Steigerwald, Shelby N. Baker, Georgina Gross, Kelly P. Maieritsch, Rani Hoff, Ilan Harpaz-Rotem, Noelle B. Smith
Summary: This study examined the barriers faced by veterans seeking treatment for PTSD and explored the impact of demographics on these barriers. The findings showed that veterans commonly face barriers such as difficulty interacting with others, difficulty being in public, work-related challenges, financial concerns, and difficulty getting out of bed. Male sex and White race were associated with a greater likelihood of reporting no barriers. These results highlight the need for a comprehensive approach to addressing the multi-faceted barriers faced by veterans in PTSD specialty clinics, and the importance of tailoring strategies based on demographic and clinical characteristics to reduce barriers.
JOURNAL OF ANXIETY DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Mekela Whyte-Nesfield, Daniel Kaplan, Peter S. Eldridge, Jiaxiang Gai, William Cuddy, Karli Breeden, Nadia Ansari, Pamela Siller, Jenna M. Mennella, Toah A. Nkromah, Meghan Youtz, Neal Thomas, Simon Li
Summary: This prospective observational cohort study aimed to analyze parental traumatic stress up to 30 months after pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) discharge. The study found that longer PICU stay, parents' concerns for child's ongoing injury, and decreased household income were associated with increased odds of developing parental posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These findings will inform the development of targeted interventions.
PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Malek Bajbouj, Patricia Panneck, Sibylle-Maria Winter, Carlos Ajami, Jihad Alabdullah, Max Benedikt Burger, Anja Haberlandner, Eric Hahn, Andreas Heinz, Isabella Heuser, Armin Hoyer, Ulrike Kluge, Marion Aichberger, Dimitris Repantis, Stefanie Schreiter, Joachim Seybold, Igor Sutej
Summary: The study investigated the distress patterns in refugees in Berlin and the feasibility of a newly established outpatient clinic. It found that a significant number of refugees from different backgrounds suffered from mental disorders, with depression, PTSD, and adjustment disorder being the most common diagnoses. The findings suggest that a central, low-threshold clinic can effectively provide psychiatric consultations to refugees, helping them overcome barriers in host communities.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jaimie L. Gradus, Sandro Galea
Summary: The DSM-5 defines trauma as an event involving actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence. However, the strict distinction between traumatic and less severe stressful events is not helpful for public health. Public health should focus on all individuals experiencing distressing stress and trauma reactions, rather than just those with the most severe experiences.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Meghan L. Smith, Vijaya Seegulam, Peter Szentkuti, Erzsebet Horvath-Puho, Sandro Galea, Timothy L. Lash, Anthony J. Rosellini, Paula P. Schnurr, Henrik Toft Sorensen, Jaimie L. Gradus
Summary: This study examined the differences in posttraumatic psychopathology between immigrants and native-born persons in Denmark. The findings suggest that immigrants are at a higher risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following non-interpersonal trauma, possibly due to adverse experiences during migration.
SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lisa A. Brenner, Jeri E. Forster, Jaimie L. Gradus, Trisha A. Hostetter, Claire A. Hoffmire, Colin G. Walsh, Mary Jo Larson, Kelly A. Stearns-Yoder, Rachel Sayko Adams
Summary: This study aimed to identify the associations of military-related traumatic brain injury (TBI) with suicide and new-onset mental health conditions. The findings showed that soldiers with a history of TBI had higher rates of new-onset mental health conditions and were at greater risk of suicide. These results highlight the need for increased efforts to address the cumulative risk associated with multiple military-related exposures.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Julia L. Paulson, Laura E. Miller-Graff, Lacy E. Jamison, Caroline R. Scheid, Kathryn H. Howell
Summary: This study found associations between intimate partner violence, childhood adversity, depression, and posttraumatic stress symptoms in the perinatal period. The findings highlight the importance of individualized approaches to assessing, monitoring, and treating perinatal PTSS.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Reihaneh Ahmadi, Sama Rahimi-Jafari, Mahnaz Olfati, Nooshin Javaheripour, Farnoosh Emamian, Mohammad Rasoul Ghadami, Habibolah Khazaie, David C. Knight, Masoud Tahmasian, Amir A. Sepehry
Summary: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is strongly associated with insomnia, and the prevalence of insomnia in PTSD patients is high. Screening and managing insomnia in PTSD patients are of great importance.
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jordyn H. Feingold, Alicia Hurtado, Adriana Feder, Lauren Peccoralo, Steven M. Southwick, Jonathan Ripp, Robert H. Pietrzak
Summary: The study found that nearly 80% of frontline healthcare workers reported pandemic-related posttraumatic growth, largely driven by salutogenic factors. Interventions to promote mental and physical health factors may help facilitate posttraumatic growth and reduce the risk of burnout and pandemic-related PTSD symptoms.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
James Kenneth Moran, Jenny Jesuthasan, Inga Schalinski, Christine Kurmeyer, Sabine Oertelt-Prigione, Ingar Abels, Ulrich Stangier, Annabelle Starck, Jana Gutermann, Ulrike Zier, Anja Wollny, Knejinja Richter, Antje Krueger, Meryam Schouler-Ocak
Summary: This study found that family violence had the highest association with current depression, anxiety, and somatization symptoms in female refugees, beyond cumulative trauma exposure. These findings suggest the importance of understanding and addressing the impact of family violence in diagnostic assessments and treatment strategies.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Varsha Ramineni, Philip Millroth, Lalitha Iyadurai, Thomas Jaki, Jonathan Kingslake, Julie Highfield, Charlotte Summers, Michael B. Bonsall, Emily A. Holmes
Summary: ICU staff who have experienced work-related traumatic events during the COVID-19 pandemic often suffer from intrusive memories (IMs). In this study, a novel behavioral intervention was developed to reduce the number of IMs for ICU staff experiencing post-traumatic symptoms. Using Bayesian statistical approaches, a digitized version of the intervention was evaluated for remote delivery and showed a significant positive treatment effect in reducing IMs.
MOLECULAR PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Manuel Canal-Rivero, Laura Armesto-Luque, Ana Rubio-Garcia, Gonzalo Rodriguez-Menendez, Nathalia Garrido-Torres, Luis Capitan, Asuncion Luque, Benedicto Crespo-Facorro, Miguel Ruiz-Veguilla
Summary: This study examined the stress reactions of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and explored gender differences in these reactions. The results showed that stress reactions improved over time among healthcare workers, and women showed greater improvement in re-experiencing the traumatic event and hyperarousal dimensions compared to men.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chan-Young Kwon, Jungtae Leem, Da-Woon Kim, Hui-Ju Kwon, Hyun-Seo Park, Sang-Ho Kim
Summary: This scoping review aimed to assess the research status of acupuncture for major psychiatric disorder (MPD) in earthquake survivors. Nine clinical studies were included, focusing mainly on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Scalp electro-acupuncture was the most common type of acupuncture used, with GB20, GV20, GV24, and EX-HN1 being frequently targeted acupoints. The treatment period ranged from 4 to 12 weeks, with mild adverse events reported. Overall, more research is needed in this field regardless of study design.
Article
Psychiatry
Danielle F. Loeb, Joshua Durfee, Samantha Monson, Elizabeth A. Bayliss, Christine Garcia, Danielle Kline, Kaeli Barrett, Deborah Rinehart
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of ACEs and PTSD among adult patients in a safety net system, finding high rates of ACEs and current PTSD symptoms. ACEs were associated with mental illness and substance use disorders. Patients with ACEs or positive PC-PTSD reported feeling stressed during medical visits and believed that trauma-informed provider behaviors would help alleviate their stress.
GENERAL HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Merav Ben Natan, Heba Igbarin, Arwa Watted
Summary: This study aimed to compare factors affecting mothers' satisfaction with care in the Emergency Department (ED) for children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and children without ASD. The results showed that mothers of children with ASD expressed lower satisfaction, especially in terms of waiting times, attentiveness and responsiveness of nurses, coordination and cooperation among ED staff, and the overall organization of work in the ED. Communication difficulties in children predicted mothers' satisfaction with care.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC NURSING-NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES
(2024)
Article
Nursing
Xiaodan Zhang, Jiao Xie, Weijing Wu, Lifang Cao, Zheyi Jiang, Zhu Li, Yamin Li
Summary: This study examined the relationship between stress, mental resilience, and coping style, and the mediation effect of mental resilience between stress and coping style among parents of children with cochlear implants. The results showed that mental resilience mediated the relationship between stress and active coping style. This study provides a theoretical basis for developing an active coping care program for these parents.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC NURSING-NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES
(2024)
