Theoretical-practical Guidelines for Mental Health Professionals on Complicated Grief : a Systematic Review Based on Narrative Therapy

This article aims to present theoretical-practical guidelines for mental health professionals based on a systematic review of the literature, guided by PRISMA (Method Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, Page et al. [1], which explored the contributions of narrative therapy and constructivist-narrative strategies in the integration of complicated grief into normal grief. The literature needs to demonstrate more effectiveness in primary interventions, showing better results in secondary and tertiary interventions [2,3].

Perception of perpetrators’ acknowledgement of victimhood increases rather than decreases support for reconciliation with another victim group

Centuries of colonial oppression in the collective memory of native Indonesians perpetuated their perception as victims of historical injustice, and left behind violent intergroup conflicts. We investigated how perceived acknowledgement of victimhood by perpetrators and another victim group would predict support for reconciliation with Chinese Indonesians through acknowledgement of ingroup wrongdoing and reduced prejudice.

 

Psychosocial impacts of post-disaster compensation processes : narrative systematic review

After disasters, many people seek compensation for physical, psychological or economic damages. However, compensation processes can be perceived as arduous and unfair and potentially create stress for both individuals and communities.

 

Efficacy of an internet-based guided trauma-focused intervention in reducing ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms : study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Background
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental disorder. However, many cases of PTSD remain untreated because of limited healthcare resources and other treatment-seeking barriers. Effective internet-based interventions could help to improve access to PTSD treatments. Therefore, the main objective of the planned randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the efficacy of the Lithuanian version of the guided internet-based self-help programme (Spring) in reducing ICD-11 PTSD symptoms.

Unreal that feels real : artificial intelligence-enhanced augmented reality for treating social and occupational dysfunction in post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety disorders

Background: Fear- and trauma-related conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and social phobia, often manifest as socially avoidant behaviours, which commonly contribute to social and occupational disability transdiagnostically. While gold-standard treatments (i.e. exposure therapy, psychotropic medications) are effective, they are hindered by high dropout rates and limited impact on real-world functioning.

A pilot study of a scalable training programme for coaches delivering webSTAIR

Background: Accessible, low-cost digital programmes are emerging as a means by which to address high rates of mental health problems. However, the development and assessment of scalable training programmes for effective use of digital interventions has lagged. This is particularly important, as coach-supported digital interventions provide benefits that substantially and consistently exceed those of programmes that are entirely self-guided.

 

Social-Emotional Outcomes in Refugee Children : A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a School-Based Mindfulness Intervention Implemented in a Refugee Camp

Evidence-based early intervention programs for children at risk of developing psychological problems after exposure to armed conflict have been recommended as a major component in the treatment of psychosocial problems.

 

Father-separation and well-being in forcibly displaced Syrian children

Forcibly displaced children often face separation from their parents, particularly fathers. These children endure the hardships of war, displacement, and the loss of a key attachment figure. Despite the critical role of attachment in children’s well-being during periods of heightened stress, the impact of separation due to war and displacement has received little attention in empirical work.

 

The Long-Term Consequences of Family Violence Victimization : An Umbrella Review of Longitudinal Meta-Analyses on Child Maltreatment and Intimate Partner Violence

Purpose

Child maltreatment (CM) and intimate partner violence (IPV) can have far-reaching adverse consequences to psychological and physical health. While multiple evidence syntheses support this, they are typically limited by a narrow outcome focus, rely on cross-sectional studies, and lack true clinical impact estimates.

 

Method

Cross-cultural validation of the Clinician-Administered PTSD scale for DSM-5, child and adolescent version in Japan

Background: The establishment of a formal diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for children and adolescents is the foundation for advancing pertinent clinical research and formulating proper treatment and management. However, a validated diagnostic tool for PTSD in children and adolescents is lacking in Japan.

 

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