Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental health condition resulting from exposure to traumatic events, marked by persistent psychological distress and impairment in daily functioning. Risk factors for PTSD include genetic predispositions, neurobiological factors, as well as psychosocial and environmental influences. Specific demographic groups, such as veterans, first responders, and individuals in high-risk environments, are more susceptible to developing the disorder.

Maternal trauma influences infant and adult health outcomes and may impact future generations through epigenetic modifications such as DNA methylation (DNAm). Research in humans on the intergenerational epigenetic transmission of trauma effects is limited. In this study, we assessed DNAm signatures of war-related violence by comparing germline, prenatal, and direct exposures to violence across three generations of Syrian refugees. We compared families in which a pregnant grandmother versus a pregnant mother was exposed to violence and included a control group with no exposure to war.

Deze zorgstandaard gaat over vaktherapie in de ggz. Vaktherapie in de ggz is een behandeling voor mensen met psychische en psychosociale klachten. Het werkt via 'doen en ervaren'. Er zijn 7 vaktherapeutische beroepen (disciplines), elk met een eigen deskundigheid: beeldende therapie, dans- en bewegingstherapie, dramatherapie, muziektherapie, speltherapie, psychomotorische therapie en psychomotorische kindertherapie.

In de literatuurverkenning werd vooral gekeken naar wat bekend is over de rol van factoren op micro-, meso- en macroniveau, waaronder de achtergrond van slachtoffers en daders, de situatie van het geweld, en de sociale omgeving. De expertmeeting had vooral als doel om nader duiding te geven aan de resultaten en nader inzichte­lijk te maken wat we kunnen leren van de inzichten van experts ten aanzien van de aanpak van dodelijk en niet-dodelijk eergerelateerd geweld in Nederland.

Introduction
The integration of artificial intelligence in mental health care represents a transformative shift in the identification, treatment, and management of mental disorders. This systematic review explores the diverse applications of artificial intelligence, emphasizing both its benefits and associated challenges.

Objective:
To critically evaluate published and unpublished systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the safety and efficacy of methylenedioxymethamphetamine-assisted psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Methods:

Objective: The terrorist attacks of 7 October 2023 in southern Israel had a significant impact on the mental health of Holocaust Survivors (HS), who are considered to be particularly vulnerable to traumatic events. The aim of the study was to assess the severity of perceived stress and the psychological impact of the 7 October attacks on HS.

Background: People compare their current well-being to different comparison standards (e.g. social or temporal comparisons). These standards are considered as aversive if perceived as threatening to self-motives or appetitive if perceived as consistent with self-motives. However, it remains unknown whether the congruence (vs. incongruence) of aversive and appetitive well-being comparisons (high levels of both vs.

'Cliënten in de ggz waarderen het gebruik van digitale zorg vooral als aanvulling op de behandeling. Dit blijkt uit onderzoek door MIND en het programma Vliegwiel van Patiëntenfederatie Nederland naar ervaringen en voorkeuren van mensen met psychische klachten wat betreft digitale zorg. De bevindingen onderstrepen het belang van maatwerk: digitale zorg kan helpen bij herstel, mits het goed wordt afgestemd op de behoeften en wensen van de cliënt'.

Background
Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minorities (LGBTQ+) community have greater risk of mental health disorders compared to the general population, however most evidence is from young people. We sought to systematically review and summarise the evidence for the burden and risk of mental health disorders.