Dückers, Michel

Background Over 6 million people have fled their homes in response to the full-scale invasion of Russian armed forces into Ukraine and are forcibly displaced since the start on 4 February 2022. Refugees, both adults and children, have a high risk of developing mental health disorders, in particular post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety disorders. Research into the mental health of Ukrainian families and their needs is urgently needed.

Background Over 6 million people have fled their homes in response to the full- scale invasion of Russian armed forces into Ukraine and are forcibly displaced since the start on 4 February 2022. Refugees, both adults and children, have a high risk of developing mental health disorders, in particular post- traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety disorders. Research into the mental health of Ukrainian families and their needs is urgently needed.

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.

Veerkracht is al zo oud als de mensheid. Mensen helpen elkaar; omstanders en familie schieten te hulp. Allerlei vormen van spontane hulp komen op gang. Bij veerkracht kijken wij vaak naar het herstel na de eerste klap. Maar herstellen is meer dan alleen ‘een keer meer opstaan dan je valt’. Herstellen heeft ook een lange termijndimensie. Bijvoorbeeld wanneer een gemeenschap een enorme klap te boven komt.

Al jarenlang heeft de gaswinningsproblematiek een ingrijpende invloed op de levens van duizenden bewoners van provincie Groningen die dagelijks met de gevolgen worden geconfronteerd. Sinds 2016 maakt onderzoeksgroep Gronings Perspectief de verreikende gevolgen van de gaswinning voor de veiligheid, gezondheid en het vertrouwen van bewoners in overheden, instanties en de toekomst inzichtelijk.

Het doel van Gronings Perspectief is om het maatschappelijk belang te dienen door middel van onafhankelijk onderzoek naar de psychosociale impact van de gaswinningsproblematiek op bewoners.

Background
Prolonged grief disorder (PGD) is now included as a diagnosis in international classification systems. Most research on PGD is based on Western populations, but first data from non-Western countries have recently become available. Little is still known about country-related effects on PGD's prevalence.

Objective
Determining possible causes of variations in the prevalence of PGD as defined by DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 within and between countries.

The globally increasing frequency, intensity, and complexity of extreme climatic events and disasters poses significant challenges for the future health and wellbeing of affected populations around the world [1,2]. Mental health problems in the general population, which still too often go un-attended or untreated in many countries [3], are known to be further elevated among those exposed to extreme climatic events and disasters [4,5]. 

Background: Extremely violent events such as terrorist attacks and mass shootings form a severe risk for the health and wellbeing of affected individuals. In this study based on a public health monitor, we focus on the health impact (including PTSD symptoms, physical problems and day-to-day functioning) of the Utrecht tram shooting, which took place in the morning of March 18th 2019. A lone gunman opened fire on passengers within a moving tram. Four people died, and six people were injured in this attack.

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The acute response after a terror attack may have a crucial impact on the physical and psychological wellbeing of the victims. Preparedness of the professionals involved in the acute response is a key element to ensure effective interventions, and can be improved through trainings. Today in Europe there is a recognized lack of inter-professional and international trainings, which are important, among others, to respond to the needs and the rights of victims affected by a terrorist attack in another country than their home country.