A wave of COVID-19 related PTSD? Disentangling the impact of exposure to COVID-19 related events on probable posttraumatic stress disorder in the general Dutch population

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted a critical gap in our knowledge on the impact on mental health, especially trauma-related disorders like PTSD. With future pandemics anticipated due to global health risks, it is essential to rigorously study the prevalence of PTSD resulting from COVID-19. Such research will help us understand the psychological effects of pandemics and develop better strategies for mental health support in future crises.

 

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The impact of trauma and how to intervene : a narrative review ofpsychotraumatology over the past 15 years

To mark 15 years of the European Journal of Psychotraumatology, editors reviewed the past 15-year years of research on trauma exposure and its consequences, as well as developments in(early) psychological, pharmacological and complementary interventions. In all sections of thispaper, we provide perspectives on sex/gender aspects, life course trends, and cross-cultural/global and systemic societal contexts. Globally, the majority of people experience stressfulevents that may be characterized as traumatic.

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Sudden Gains in the Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Prolonged Grief

Objective: Sudden gains describe large and stable reductions in symptoms between two consecutive treatment sessions and have not yet been investigated in prolonged grief disorder (PGD),  a new disorder in the 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases and text revision of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders characterized by separation distress and accompanying symptoms beyond 6 months of bereavement.

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What makes a trauma ‘pathological’? : Perceived peritraumatic threat influences the development of intrusive memories

Intrusions are a hallmark symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While dysfunctional cognitions are known posttraumatic contributors, peritraumatic processes are less understood. Perceived threat, alongside emotional factors, is theorized as significant, but experimental studies are lacking. Using the trauma film paradigm (TFP), we investigated peritraumatic threat's impact on intrusion development. Healthy participants (N = 93) viewed different distressing film clips (low, medium, high threat).

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Explaining the pathways through which social capital buffered mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic : A longitudinal analysis

Background
Research suggests that individuals' local social networks, norms of reciprocity and sense of belonging (their local social capital, henceforth LSC), can cushion the impact of adverse events on their mental health. However, to date, little research has explored the pathways through which LSC operates to buffer stressors, especially during major crises, e.g., the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Impact of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) : A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies

Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) may mitigate the negative outcomes resulting from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). To date, most PCE research has used cross-sectional or retrospective designs. PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane, PsychINFO, CINAHL, and Scopus were searched in May 2024 for longitudinal studies that examined the impact of cumulative PCEs. Eight publications from five longitudinal studies with a total of 16,451 participants were included. Three studies focused only on adolescent outcomes.

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Natural disasters and suicidal behaviour : An updated systematic review

Background

This systematic review aims to update and extend the findings of an earlier review on the suicidogenic impact of natural disasters.

Methods

A systematic search of research published in 17 bibliographic databases was conducted (PROSPERO CRD42020216722). The review following PRISMA checklist identified 64 primary studies, published between 2012 and 2022, investigating the association between natural disasters and suicidal behaviour and ideation.

Results

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An umbrella review and meta-analysis of 87 meta-analyses examining healthcare workers' mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers (HCWs) experienced several changes in their work (e.g., longer hours, new policies) that affected their mental health. In this study, an umbrella review and meta-analysis of meta-analyses was conducted to examine the prevalence of various mental health problems experienced by HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted a systematic review searching PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, and Scopus databases (PROSPERO: CRD42022304823).

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Associations between specific and cumulative adverse childhood experiences, childhood obesity, and obesogenic behaviours

Background: Individuals impacted by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are at greater risk of developing obesity, however, few studies have prospectively measured ACEs and obesity during childhood. Associations with the adoption of obesogenic behaviours during childhood, which directly contribute to obesity are also understudied.

Objective: To examine associations between individual and cumulative ACEs, obesity, and obesogenic behaviours during childhood.

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Gender differences in early posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms : a network analysis

Background: Despite known gender/sex differences in the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), potential differences in the associations among PTSD symptoms between men and women in the early post-trauma period are not well-characterized.

 

Objective: This study utilized network analysis to assess potential differences in the associations among PTSD symptom clusters between men and women during the early post-trauma period.

 

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