Post-traumatic growth promotes resilience development : A Longitudinal Mediation Model

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Increase in short-term and long-term stress-associated mental illness after Jiji earthquake in Taiwan : A twenty-year longitudinal population-based cohort study (1999–2019)

Highlights

•  Earthquakes cause profound physical and mental health impacts in human history.
•  Affected adults face about twice the risk of short-term stress-related psychiatric disorders.
•  Risk of PTSD is significantly higher in adults affected by earthquakes.
•  Middle-aged males (40-64 years) show higher rates of stress-related mental illnesses short-term (<1 year) and long-term (up to 20 years)

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Prevalence, severity and risk factors for mental disorders among sexual and gender minority young people : a systematic review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses

Evidence suggests heightened prevalence and severity of mental disorders among sexual minority (SM) and gender minority (GM) young people. Several risk factors have been associated with these disparities. A systematic review of systematic reviews and meta-analysis was conducted to provide a comprehensive overview of the literature and to determine the field’s current position. MEDLINE, PsycInfo, Scopus and Web of Science were searched in March 2022 and updated January 2024.

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The efficacy of psychological prevention, and health promotion interventions targeting psychological health, wellbeing or resilience among forced migrant children and youth : a systematic review and meta-analysis

There are over 40 million displaced children and youth worldwide and there is a need promote their mental wellbeing. This study aimed to synthesize evidence regarding promotion interventions to increase wellbeing, resilience, and quality of life (primary outcomes), and prevention interventions to reduce internalizing and externalizing symptoms (secondary outcomes) in this population.

 

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Historical intergenerational trauma transmission model : A comprehensive framework of family and offspring processes of transgenerational trauma.

The transgenerational impact of trauma is an emergent focus in the field of trauma research. A growing body of evidence suggests important consequences for the descendants of trauma survivors, at the individual, as well as the collective, and systemic levels. After a brief introduction to the main concepts and a summary of the key findings by population, the current article proposes a novel comprehensive model: the historical intergenerational trauma transmission model (HITT model).

 

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Response of patients with complex forms of PTSD to highly intensive trauma treatment : A clinical cohort study

Objective: Although highly intensive trauma treatment programs show promising results in the treatment of patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it remains uncertain if patients with complex forms of PTSD can benefit equally from these intensive programs. To investigate whether patients with the dissociative subtype of PTSD (PTSD + DS) and patients with probable complex PTSD (CPTSD) draw equal benefits from a highly intensive trauma treatment program as patients with PTSD.

 

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Examining cognitive behavioral therapy interventions for unaccompanied minors : a systematic review and qualitative research synthesis

Background
This systematic review examined the evidence on effectiveness and acceptability of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions in improving quality of life (QoL) and psychological well-being of unaccompanied minors (UM).

 

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Complicated Grief Reactions : Treatment Protocol and Preliminary Findings From a Naturalistic Setting

In bereavement, some individuals develop complicated grief reactions (CGR), including symptoms of prolonged grief disorder (PGD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression. Symptoms of PGD often co-occur with other complicated grief reactions, e.g., PTSD and depression, pointing to the need for a transdiagnostic understanding of CGR to inform treatment. In this paper, a transdiagnostic cognitive-behavioral therapy for CGR called “CBTgrief” is explained, including its theoretical framework and treatment content.

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Investigation into Grief Experiences of the Bereaved During the Covid-19 Pandemic

The objective of the current study was to investigate the grief experiences of people affected by COVID-19. The study adopted a qualitative design of descriptive phenomenology. Fifteen adults who had lost a family member during the COVID-19 pandemic were selected as the sample through the purposive sampling method until theoretical saturation was achieved. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews and the Colaizzi analysis method.

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Prevalence of behavioral risk factors among Ukrainians during war amid existing stress factors

Background: Military conflicts and associated stress often lead to lifestyle changes. Unhealthy behaviors play a pivotal role in the development of cardiovascular risk factors and are potentially reversible. However, data on this topic remain scarce and outdated. Therefore, the objective of our study was to assess the prevalence of behavioral risk factors (BRFs) among Ukrainians, taking into account the presence of potential stress factors.

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