Psychotraumanet : information portal about critical incidents

Psychotraumanet provides access to information about the psychosocial impact of critical incidents. You can find (scientific) articles, interviews, film and audio fragments and news from the media. On Psychotraumanet, the information is divided into ten themes: World War II, resilience & organization, disasters & crises, aggression management, screening & diagnostics, evidence based treatment, complex trauma, child& family, trauma & diversity and humanitarian emergencies.

 

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Transgenerational trauma and resilience in post-communist Central Europe : A comparative study of survivors, their descendants, and control groups

Background

One way to explore the psychological consequences of state oppression is by focusing on the lasting effects on survivors and their descendants.

 

Objective

In the context of former Czechoslovakia, this study compares the experiences of two generations of families expelled from the country during the “Asanace” campaign with control groups of people whose families have not encountered any forms of oppression.

 

Method

Maternal Attachment and Perinatal Health in Refugee Women : A Systematic Review

Background: In the general population, a relationship between maternal mental health and maternal attachment has been identified, but it has not been studied in depth in vulnerable populations like refugee women. This review aims to analyze the relationship between maternal attachment and mental health in postpartum refugee women and to propose a conceptual framework for understanding these interactions.

Effectiveness of trauma-focused treatments for refugee children : a systematic review and meta-analyses

Background: Prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in refugees is higher compared to the general population, and barriers in accessing mental health care are often experienced. With staggering numbers of people seeking refuge around the world, and 40% being 18 years or younger, effective trauma-focused therapies for refugee children with PTSD are highly needed.

 

Effectiveness of combining psychological prevention interventions with interventions that address the social determinants of mental health in low- and middle-income countries : a systematic review and meta-analysis

Question Task-shared preventive psychological interventions combined with interventions addressing social determinants of mental health may prevent common mental health conditions (CMHCs), particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, an evidence synthesis of their combination has not yet been investigated. We aimed to systematically assess the effectiveness of these combined interventions in LMICs.

Associations between posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and reckless/self-destructive behaviors among firefighters : the roles of negative and positive affect

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms are linked to increased engagement in reckless/self-destructive behaviors (RSDBs), with affect being a purported mechanism underlying this relationship. To extend such research in a high-risk and vulnerable population, the current study examined the mediating role of negative and positive affect levels in the association between PTSD symptom severity and RSDB engagement among firefighters.

A short-term intervention program for traumatic grief guided by the Two-Track Model of Bereavement (TTMB) : Applying a multi-module transtheoretical framework

The purpose of the present article is to describe and demonstrate the principles of multi-module and short-term intervention for traumatic bereavement. This intervention program is based on the Two-Track Model of Loss and Bereavement (TTMB), a model that provides a multidimensional framework for assessing and formulating interventions following interpersonal loss. Following a brief introduction to the topic of traumatic loss and bereavement and its relevance, we proceed to consider the TTMB succinctly.

 

Anthropological practices in sexuality and genocide studies : Ethical and moral dilemmas

The American Anthropological Association stipulates that the first duty of anthropologists is: do no harm. Yet early anthropologists such as Snouck Hurgronje actively supported colonial governments and their wars. Even Benedict supported a war effort. In my work on genocides and sexual rights I struggled with ethical and moral dilemmas and upheld a human/women's/sexual rights framework.

Post-traumatic stress disorder rates in trauma-exposed children and adolescents : updated three-level meta-analysis

Background
In the past decade, no meta-analytical estimates of the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among children and adolescents have been published, despite a host of new prevalence studies and updated DSM-5 criteria.

Aims

We set out to estimate the prevalence rates of PTSD in trauma-exposed children and adolescents on the basis of DSM-IV and DSM-5 criteria, and investigate differences in prevalence across trauma type, gender, time since exposure, type of informant and diagnostic measures.

Examining Moral Injury in Legal-Involved Veterans : Psychometric Properties of the Moral Injury Events Scale

Background: Veterans comprise about 8% of the incarcerated US population. Legal system involvement may result in exposure to events that violate moral expectations (ie, moral injury). Currently, there are no validated measures for assessing legal-related moral injury.

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