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The purpose of this study was to analyze the type and frequency of signs, symptoms, and ill-defined conditions (SSID; International Classification of Diseases-9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) codes 780-799) identified by physicians evaluating Persian Gulf War veterans; to determine the influence of the extent of evaluation on the type and frequency of SSID diagnoses; and to search for evidence for a new illness, or illness related to wartime exposures, in veterans with ill-defined conditions.

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A two-part study was conducted to examine the health status of Vietnam veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In part 1, veterans with and without PTSD were compared on health behaviors and on self-reported and physician-rated health problems. Consistency of self-report with physician rating for health problems across the two groups was compared. In part 2, the association between health status and PTSD symptom severity, depression, somatization, and health behaviors in PTSD patients was evaluated.

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Lone-actor terrorism is not a new phenomenon; however, research suggests the threat is increasing as pressure from security services forces a tactical adaptation and groups call on those who share their ideology to act alone without direction or support. This paper is the first publication in the Countering Lone-Actor Terrorism (CLAT) project, which aims to improve understanding of, and responses to, the phenomenon of (potentially) violent lone actors through analysis of comprehensive data on cases from across Europe.

Filmpje over het kinderpardon op YouTube Dit filmpje werd gemaakt op 25 mei in het kader van "Het asielbeleid, kinderen en hun rechten" (Debatcentrum Sphinx in samenwerking met De Asielzoekmachine)

De Asielzoekmachine heeft tot doel om iedereen - vluchtelingen, burgers, beleidsuitvoerders en beleidscriticasters - mee te laten denken over de vormgeving van het asielbeleid. We zijn in onze democratie immers allemaal verantwoordelijk voor hoe we de samenleving inrichten.

Existing tools for evaluating psychosocial interventions (un-validated self-reporting questionnaires) are not ideal for use in non-Western conflict settings. We implement a generic method of treatment evaluation, using client and counsellor feedback, in 18 projects in non-Western humanitarian settings. We discuss our findings from the perspective of validity and suggestions for future research. A retrospective analysis is executed using data gathered from psychosocial projects.

Dit is een auto-etnografische studie naar de geheimen in mijn eigen familie (PR); een persoonlijke zoektocht en een wetenschappelijke uitdaging. Ik wist dat mijn grootvader tijdens de tweede Wereldoorlog krijgsgevangene in Duitsland was geweest. Maar niemand praatte erover. Op een dag besloot ik systematisch onderzoek te gaan doen naar de familiegeheimen rondom het Oorlogsverleden van mijn grootvader.

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Older adults represent the fastest growing segment of the US and industrialized populations. However, older adults have generally not been included in randomized clinical trials of psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This review examined reports of psychological treatment for trauma-related problems, primarily PTSD, in studies with samples of at least 50% adults aged 55 and older using standardized measures.
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