Psychiatric epidemiology and disaster exposure in Australia

To examine the lifetime prevalence and risk of psychiatric disorders associated with natural and man-made disaster exposure in Australia.

Methods.

We utilised data from a nationally representative population survey (N = 8841) which were analysed through univariate and multivariate logistic regression in order to examine the full spectrum of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) affective, anxiety and substance use disorders associated with exposure to natural and man-made disaster.

Results.

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Twenty years later, the cognitive portrait of openness to reconciliation in Rwanda

With this work, we intended to draw a cognitive portrait of openness to reconciliation. No study had yet examined the potential contribution of high-level cognitive functioning, in addition to psychological health, to explaining attitudes towards reconciliation in societies exposed to major trauma such as post-genocide Rwanda. We measured the contribution of general cognitive capacity, analytical thinking, and subjective judgements.

 

 

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A Matter of Comparison : The Holocaust, Genocides and Crimes against Humanity : an Analysis and Overview of Comparative Literature and Programs.

Recognizing the growing trend toward learning from the Holocaust to prevent further atrocities, this survey looks at comparative initiatives from all over the world.
Both the programs included and the literature listed in this overview shed light on the various ways the Holocaust is compared or contextualized in multiple settings and both contribute as well to ongoing discussions in the areas of education, remembrance, and research.

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Mental and sexual health outcomes following sexual assault in adolescents : a prospective cohort study

Background Young  people  are  disproportionately  affected  by  sexual  assault,  yet  longitudinal  data  are  sparse.  This  paper examines the characteristics of adolescents presenting to sexual assault services and mental and sexual health outcomes after an assault.

 

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PTSD Treatment works : take the step towards recovery

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health concern that some people develop after going through or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. But treatment can help. Learn the steps you or a loved one can take to get on the road to recovery. 

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Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners

There are several effective treatments for PTSD. This quick guide can help you work with Veterans with PTSD to choose an effective treatment option.

THE CPG FOR PTSD RECOMMENDS:

Individual, manualized trauma-focused psychotherapy over other pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions for the primary treatment of PTSD. The best evidence is for Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

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Primary care providers : PTSD treatment start with you

Primary Care Providers have an important role in treating Veterans with PTSD. Know the facts and use this as a quick guide to recommend the most effective treatment options when caring for Veterans with PTSD.

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Mental health providers : help veterans choose effective PTSD treatments

There are several effective treatments for PTSD. This quick guide can help you work with Veterans with PTSD to choose an effective option.
 

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Cultural Identity Among Afghan and Iraqi Traumatized Refugees : Towards a Conceptual Framework for Mental Health Care Professionals

Abstract: 

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Climate change and mental health : risks, impacts and priority actions

Background: This article provides an overview of the current and projected climate change risks and impacts to mental health and provides recommendations for priority actions to address the mental health consequences of climate change.

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