Understanding and supporting parenting in parents seeking PTSD treatment : a qualitative study

Background: Parental post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can impact parenting and child psychosocial wellbeing. Complementing trauma-focused psychotherapy with parenting interventions can thus have important preventive value. Understanding parents’ lived experiences is necessary to tailor such interventions to their needs.

Invisible Scars : Unraveling the Epigenetic and Mental Health Consequences of Victimization

This dissertation investigates the relationship between victimization and its impacts on mental health, physical health, and biological aging. Using data from the Netherlands Twin Register (NTR) and the Co-Twin Control Design (CTCD), the research disentangles the effects of victimization from genetic and shared environmental factors, offering a clearer understanding of its consequences.

Mind–body intervention for post-traumatic stress disorder in adolescents : a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Background
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a potentially disabling condition that can lead to long-term impairments, with a significant proportion of adolescents being affected by trauma. Studies have suggested that trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is an effective treatment for PTSD in adolescents, however, little is known about the relative advantages of different mind–body interventions. The network meta-analysis aims to evaluate and compare the efficacy of various mind–body interventions in alleviating PTSD symptoms in adolescents.

Assessment of post-traumatic stress disorder and well-being among Sudanese during the ongoing war : a cross-sectional study

Background

Wars profoundly impact mental health with growing long lasting consequences. This study assessed the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and well-being among Sudanese affected by the ongoing conflict, with a specific focus on healthcare workers (HCWs).

Methods

The narratives of war (NoW) corpus of written testimonies of the Russia-Ukraine war

Documentation and analysis of psychological states experienced by witnesses and survivors of catastrophic events is a critical concern of psychological research. This paper introduces the new corpus of written testimonies collected from nearly 1500 Ukrainian civilians from May 2022–January 2024, during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The texts are available in the original Ukrainian and the English translation. The Narratives of War (NoW) corpus additionally contains demographic and geographic data on respondents, as well as their scores in tests of PTSD symptoms and moral injury.

Chapter Eighteen - The neuroscientific basis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) : From brain to treatment

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental health condition resulting from exposure to traumatic events, marked by persistent psychological distress and impairment in daily functioning. Risk factors for PTSD include genetic predispositions, neurobiological factors, as well as psychosocial and environmental influences. Specific demographic groups, such as veterans, first responders, and individuals in high-risk environments, are more susceptible to developing the disorder.

Epigenetic signatures of intergenerational exposure to violence in three generations of Syrian refugees

Maternal trauma influences infant and adult health outcomes and may impact future generations through epigenetic modifications such as DNA methylation (DNAm). Research in humans on the intergenerational epigenetic transmission of trauma effects is limited. In this study, we assessed DNAm signatures of war-related violence by comparing germline, prenatal, and direct exposures to violence across three generations of Syrian refugees. We compared families in which a pregnant grandmother versus a pregnant mother was exposed to violence and included a control group with no exposure to war.

The application of artificial intelligence in the field of mental health : a systematic review

Introduction
The integration of artificial intelligence in mental health care represents a transformative shift in the identification, treatment, and management of mental disorders. This systematic review explores the diverse applications of artificial intelligence, emphasizing both its benefits and associated challenges.

Safety and efficacy of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-assisted psychotherapy in post-traumatic stress disorder : An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses

Objective:
To critically evaluate published and unpublished systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the safety and efficacy of methylenedioxymethamphetamine-assisted psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder.
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International study of the perceived stress and psychological impact of the7 October attacks on Holocaust survivors

Objective: The terrorist attacks of 7 October 2023 in southern Israel had a significant impact on the mental health of Holocaust Survivors (HS), who are considered to be particularly vulnerable to traumatic events. The aim of the study was to assess the severity of perceived stress and the psychological impact of the 7 October attacks on HS.

 

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