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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Deze zorgstandaard gaat over vaktherapie in de ggz. Vaktherapie in de ggz is een behandeling voor mensen met psychische en psychosociale klachten. Het werkt via 'doen en ervaren'. Er zijn 7 vaktherapeutische beroepen (disciplines), elk met een eigen deskundigheid: beeldende therapie, dans- en bewegingstherapie, dramatherapie, muziektherapie, speltherapie, psychomotorische therapie en psychomotorische kindertherapie.

In de literatuurverkenning werd vooral gekeken naar wat bekend is over de rol van factoren op micro-, meso- en macroniveau, waaronder de achtergrond van slachtoffers en daders, de situatie van het geweld, en de sociale omgeving. De expertmeeting had vooral als doel om nader duiding te geven aan de resultaten en nader inzichte­lijk te maken wat we kunnen leren van de inzichten van experts ten aanzien van de aanpak van dodelijk en niet-dodelijk eergerelateerd geweld in Nederland.

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.

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.
Methods:

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.