Links between ethnic discrimination, mental health, protective factors, and hair cortisol concentrations in asylum seekers living in Germany

Objective: Asylum seekers often experience ethnic discrimination on the flight or in the host country, which may be associated with chronic stress and impaired mental health. Dysregulation of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis, a known physiological correlate of chronic stress, can be assessed using hair cortisol concentrations (HCC). The present study aimed to investigate how different forms of perceived ethnic discrimination are associated with mental health outcomes, HCC, and protective factors in asylum seekers living in Germany.

 

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A novel intervention for acute stress reaction : exploring the feasibility of ReSTART among Norwegian soldiers

Background: Soldiers in combat may experience acute stress reactions (ASRs) in response to trauma. This can disrupt function, increasing both immediate physical danger and the risk for post-trauma mental health sequelae. There are few reported strategies for managing ASRs; however, recent studies suggest a novel peer-based intervention as a promising approach.

 

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Coping styles in refugees with PTSD : Results from a randomized trial comparing

Background
While treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in refugees is generally effective, many refugees remain symptomatic after treatment. Coping styles could be relevant to PTSD treatment response and as such may be a potential focus of PTSD treatment.

 

Aims
The study aims to examine 1) if baseline coping styles are related to treatment response after EMDR therapy or stabilization, and 2) if coping styles change during these treatments.

 

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Theoretical-practical Guidelines for Mental Health Professionals on Complicated Grief : a Systematic Review Based on Narrative Therapy

This article aims to present theoretical-practical guidelines for mental health professionals based on a systematic review of the literature, guided by PRISMA (Method Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, Page et al. [1], which explored the contributions of narrative therapy and constructivist-narrative strategies in the integration of complicated grief into normal grief. The literature needs to demonstrate more effectiveness in primary interventions, showing better results in secondary and tertiary interventions [2,3].

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Perception of perpetrators’ acknowledgement of victimhood increases rather than decreases support for reconciliation with another victim group

Centuries of colonial oppression in the collective memory of native Indonesians perpetuated their perception as victims of historical injustice, and left behind violent intergroup conflicts. We investigated how perceived acknowledgement of victimhood by perpetrators and another victim group would predict support for reconciliation with Chinese Indonesians through acknowledgement of ingroup wrongdoing and reduced prejudice.

 

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Psychosocial impacts of post-disaster compensation processes : narrative systematic review

After disasters, many people seek compensation for physical, psychological or economic damages. However, compensation processes can be perceived as arduous and unfair and potentially create stress for both individuals and communities.

 

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Efficacy of an internet-based guided trauma-focused intervention in reducing ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms : study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Background
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental disorder. However, many cases of PTSD remain untreated because of limited healthcare resources and other treatment-seeking barriers. Effective internet-based interventions could help to improve access to PTSD treatments. Therefore, the main objective of the planned randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the efficacy of the Lithuanian version of the guided internet-based self-help programme (Spring) in reducing ICD-11 PTSD symptoms.

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Unreal that feels real : artificial intelligence-enhanced augmented reality for treating social and occupational dysfunction in post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety disorders

Background: Fear- and trauma-related conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and social phobia, often manifest as socially avoidant behaviours, which commonly contribute to social and occupational disability transdiagnostically. While gold-standard treatments (i.e. exposure therapy, psychotropic medications) are effective, they are hindered by high dropout rates and limited impact on real-world functioning.

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A pilot study of a scalable training programme for coaches delivering webSTAIR

Background: Accessible, low-cost digital programmes are emerging as a means by which to address high rates of mental health problems. However, the development and assessment of scalable training programmes for effective use of digital interventions has lagged. This is particularly important, as coach-supported digital interventions provide benefits that substantially and consistently exceed those of programmes that are entirely self-guided.

 

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Social-Emotional Outcomes in Refugee Children : A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a School-Based Mindfulness Intervention Implemented in a Refugee Camp

Evidence-based early intervention programs for children at risk of developing psychological problems after exposure to armed conflict have been recommended as a major component in the treatment of psychosocial problems.

 

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