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A systematic review of psychosocial interventions for adult refugees and asylum seekers
- Authors:
- TRIBE Rachel H., SENDT Kyra-Verena, TRACY Derek K.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 28(6), 2019, pp.662-676.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: Europe is in the midst of the largest refugee migration since the Second World War; there is an urgent need to provide an updated systematic review of the current best evidence for managing mental distress in refugee populations. Aims: The aim of this review is to provide an exhaustive summary of the current literature on psychosocial interventions, both trauma- and non-trauma-focused, for refugee populations experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depressive or anxiety symptoms. To produce recommendations for future research and current clinical practice. Method: Searches were conducted in PubMed, PsychINFO (Hosted by Ovid), PILOTS and Social Services Abstracts; 5305 articles were screened and 40 were included. Results: This review found medium to high quality evidence supporting the use of narrative exposure therapy (NET). A lack of culturally adapted treatments was apparent and there was less evidence to support standard cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and multidisciplinary treatments. Conclusion: NET produced positive outcomes in refugees from a diverse range of backgrounds and trauma types. There is a general dearth of research in all intervention types: further research should include more “real-world” multidisciplinary interventions that better model clinical practice. Recommendations for evaluating local need, and creating a culturally sensitive workforce are discussed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Recovering process from child sexual abuse during adulthood from an integrative approach to solution-focused therapy: a case study
- Author:
- GONZALEZ Carolina
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 26(7), 2017, pp.785-805.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
In recent times, strengths-based recovery approaches that focus on the present and build strategies that look toward the future have become popular. However, some cases require the consideration of experiences from previous stages of the clients’ development. This single-case study explores the psychotherapeutic process of a middle-aged woman who presented with a history of child sexual abuse (incest) and a long-term adult diagnosis of depression that was treated in public health services. This psychotherapy involved an integrative approach to solution-focused therapy; specifically, the approach proposed by Yvonne Dolan to work with adult survivors of sexual abuse, in conjunction with techniques and strategies from the transtheoretical model. Measures incorporating therapeutic working alliance and outcomes were administered over sessions. Results showed positive outcomes from this therapeutic intervention, which remained at 3-month and 12-month follow-ups. Implications for practitioners’ specialist practice in health services are discussed, given the complexity of comorbid mental health conditions with a history of child sexual abuse. (Publisher abstract)
War torn
- Author:
- BEXSON Tina
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, December 2007, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
This article looks at the work of Tyrwhitt House, one of three treatment centres run by Combat Stress for war veterans suffering from mental health problems. The centre provides each client with six weeks treatment a year
After the Omagh bomb
- Authors:
- BLACK Selwyn, IRVING Pauline, WEINREICH Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Counselling, 11(9), November 2000, pp.559-561.
An increasing body of research suggests that counsellors who work with traumatised clients are vulnerable to the effects of vicarious traumatisation. Reports on a research project with a team of counsellors working with survivors of the Omagh bomb.
Truma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy for children and adolescents: an empirical update
- Authors:
- COHEN Judith A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 15(11), November 2000, pp.1202-1223.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This article reviews the four major components of truama-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents: exposure, cognitive processing and reframing, stress management, and parental treatment. For each component, background, description, and current empirical support for including each of these componets in the treatment of trumatised children is presented. Although there is growing empirical support for the efficacy of trauma-focused CBT is decreasing psychological symtomatology, there are inadequate data to indicate the relative contribution of the individual CBT components. Suggestions for the future clinical and research directions are also discussed.
Psychological therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder
- Author:
- ADSHEAD Gwen
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 177, August 2000, pp.144-148.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Since the incidence and prevalence rates for PTSD in the community are significant, it is important that general practitioners and psychiatrists be familiar with possible therapeutic options. This review looks at the published evidence about the effectiveness of psychological treatment for PTSD. Although a proportion of people with complex or chronic PTSD may require specialist interventions, most patients can be treated effectively by a general psychiatric service which can offer both pharmacological and psychological interventions.
An art therapy intervention for symptoms of post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety among Syrian refugee children
- Authors:
- UGURLU Nilay, AKCA Leyla, ACARTURK Ceren
- Journal article citation:
- Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies, 11(2), 2016, pp.89-102.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study first examined the prevalence of psychological symptoms among Syrian refugee children (N = 64) and assessed the effect of an art therapy intervention on post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety symptoms. The Stressful Life Events (SLE) Questionnaire was used to measure stressful and traumatic experiences. The main outcome measures were UCLA Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Parent version, Child Depression Inventory and State-Trait Anxiety Scale. After the baseline assessment, a five-day art therapy intervention, which is based on Skills for Psychological Recovery, was implemented. Findings of the study indicated that 60.3% (N = 35) of Syrian children who participated had high risk to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) according to the SLE scale. The 23.4% of the children had PTSD symptoms while the 17.6% showed severe depression symptoms. Moreover, the 14.4% of the children showed severe levels of state anxiety symptoms and the 31.1% showed severe levels of trait anxiety symptoms. Findings of the study indicated that trauma, depression and trait anxiety symptoms of children were significantly reduced at the post-assessment. However, for state anxiety scores, significant differences between pre- and post-assessments did not appear. Therefore, it could be said that art therapy may be an effective method to reduce post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and trait anxiety symptoms among refugee children. (Publisher abstract)
Psychotherapy for sexually abused girls: psychopathological outcome findings and patterns of change
- Authors:
- TROWELL J., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 180, March 2002, pp.234-247.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This study compares the reflective efficacy of focused individual or group therapy in sexually abused girls with mental health problems and to monitor psychiatric symptoms for persistence or change. Both treatment groups showed a substantial reduction in symptoms of mental ill-health and an improvement in functioning, but with no evident difference between individual and group therapy. However, individual therapy led to a greater improvement in manifestations of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The beneficial effects on PTSD support the use of individual therapy.
Attachment theory and post-traumatic stress disorder
- Author:
- SABLE Pat
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Analytic Social Work, 2(4), 1995, pp.89-109.
Attachment theory is applied to understanding and treatment of the anxiety condition of post-traumatic stress disorder in adults. The secure base of a therapeutic relationship provides an opportunity to review experiences relevant to current distress in order to affirm emotional reactions and come to terms with distressing events. Implications for prevention are discussed.