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The compulsion to repeat
- Author:
- RUSSELL Paul Libbey
- Journal article citation:
- Smith College Studies in Social Work, 76(1/2), 2006, pp.33-49.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article focuses on the compulsion to repeat in psychotherapy. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Trauma exposure in pre-school children in a war zone
- Authors:
- THABET Abel Aziz Mousa, KARIM Khalid, VOSTANIS Panos
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 188(2), February 2006, pp.154-158.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This study investigates the relationship between exposure to war trauma and behavioural and emotional problems among pre-school children. A total of 309 children aged 3–6 years were selected from kindergartens in the Gaza Strip, and were assessed by parental reports in regard to their exposure to war trauma, using the Gaza Traumatic Checklist, and their behavioural and emotional problems, using the Behaviour Checklist (BCL) and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). The results found that pre-school children were exposed to a wide range of traumatic events. The total number of traumatic events independently predicted total BCL and SDQ scores. Exposure to day raids and shelling of the children’s houses by tanks were significantly associated with total behavioural and emotional problems scores. The authors conclude that direct and non-direct exposure to war trauma increases the risk of behavioural and emotional problems among pre-school children, which may present as non-specific psychopathology.
Torture, mental health status and the outcomes of refugee applications among recently arrived asylum seekers in Australia
- Authors:
- SILOVE Derrick, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care, 2(1), March 2006, pp.4-14.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article presents findings form the baseline assessment of a longitudinal study of asylum seekers residing in Sydney, Australia. The research aimed to examine whether baseline psychosocial indices, especially torture and consequent post-traumatic psychiatric disturbances, influenced the outcome of the refugee determination process. The results found that neither past torture nor current psychiatric disorder influenced the outcomes of refugee applications. The study raises further concerns that tortured asylum seekers and others with trauma-related mental disorder may be at risk of repatriation to their countries of origin.
Military deployment to the Gulf War as a risk factor for psychiatric illness among US troops
- Authors:
- FIEDLER Nancy, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 188(5), May 2006, pp.453-459.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Several studies document an excess of psychiatric symptoms among veterans of the 1991 Gulf War. However, little is known about the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in those who were deployed to that conflict. The aim was to compare the 12-month prevalence and associated risk factors for DSM Axis I psychiatric diagnoses between random samples of Gulf War-deployed veterans and veterans of the same era not deployed to the Persian Gulf era veterans. Interview data from 967 Gulf War veterans and 784 era veterans were examined to determine current health status, medical conditions, symptoms and Axis I psychiatric disorders. Logistic regression models evaluated risk factors for psychiatric disorder. Gulf War veterans had a significantly higher prevalence of psychiatric diagnoses, with twice the prevalence of anxiety disorders and depression. Lower rank, female gender and divorced or single marital status were significant independent predictors of psychiatric disorder. Deployment to the Gulf War is associated with a range of mental health outcomes more than 10 years after deployment
Interventions following mass violence: strategies for mental health practice
- Editors:
- RITCHIE Elspeth Cameron, WATSON Patricia J., FRIEDMAN Matthew J., (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Guilford
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 430p.
- Place of publication:
- New York
This volume presents practical guidelines for effective clinical intervention in the immediate, intermediate, and long-term aftermath of large-scale traumatic events. Vital lessons learned from a variety of mass traumas and natural disasters are incorporated into the book's thorough review of strategies for helping specific victim and survivor populations. The editors and authors include over 40 leading experts in disaster mental health. Of importance, they clearly summarize the empirical evidence supporting each intervention and provide other guidance based on experience and consensus recommendations.
Psychiatry, testimony, and Shoah: reconstructing the narratives of the muted
- Authors:
- GREENWALD Baruch, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Health Care, 43(2/3), 2006, pp.199-214.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
A 1999 examination of some 5,000 long stay psychiatric patients in Israel identified 725 as Holocaust (Shoah) survivors. This review shows that these patients had not been treated as a unique group, and that their trauma-related illnesses had been neglected. Many had never openly shared their histories. Twenty-six patients at two institutions agreed to be interviewed, with the proceedings videotaped, and the main aim of the study was to investigate the role of video testimony as a potentially useful psychotherapeutic intervention. Three case examples illustrate the horror of their experiences and indicate how knowledge and recognition of them could have influenced their later treatment for the better. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Disaster and response: science, systems and realities
- Authors:
- RAPHAEL Beverley, STEVENS Garry
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 5(3/4), 2006, pp.1-22.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The Indian Ocean Tsunami of December 2004 was one of the most significant natural disasters in modern history. While a range of specific impacts and losses may be predicted within the affected populations, there is substantial evidence that adverse impacts upon mental health may represent one of the most significant outcomes of such events. People from poorer countries are disproportionately exposed to such emergencies and may experience greater psychosocial burden in the aftermath, as well as a range of adaptations. This raises important questions regarding the current capacity of response agencies to mitigate negative impacts but also concerning the cultural context in which such mental health effects are defined. It also calls into question whether "indicated" interventions are both realistic and ecologically valid in non-Western settings. Although a relatively new field, there is some emerging consensus about what constitutes good public mental health practice throughout the phases of emergency response and across diverse cultural settings. Existing data and practice guidelines provide frameworks that may be adapted to allow health and recovery workers to identify and reduce mental health morbidity, support healing and harness the agency of those affected for the recovery process. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
The use of abreaction to recover memories in psychogenic amnesia: a case report
- Authors:
- VATTAKATUCHERY Joe John, CHESTERMAN Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology (The), 17(4), December 2006, pp.647-653.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Amnesia regarding an offence is often encountered in forensic practice. Psychogenic factors appear to be the most common cause. A number of authors have described the use of abreaction as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool in cases of psychogenic amnesia. However, this technique is currently seldom used in clinical practice. This case report describes a man in his 50s who had attempted to kidnap a young girl. He was floridly psychotic at the time of the offence. He subsequently claimed amnesia regarding the incident, but following two abreactions with midozolam he was able to recall significant details of the offence. It was possible to establish the motivation and determine that the offence was not sexually motivated. Understanding his motivation played an important role in determining his risk of re-offending and influenced his future management.
Similarities in the characteristics and needs of women with children in homeless family and domestic shelter violence
- Authors:
- STAINBROOK Kristin A., HORNIK John
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 87(1), January 2006, pp.53-62.
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
Public programs like domestic violence shelters and family shelters are developed for a specific purpose, domestic violence and homelessness respectively. Analysis comparing two separate samples (n = 147 and n = 291) of single-female-headed families using either type of shelter in the United States found many more similarities than differences between the populations. Among the similarities are the rates of mental health and substance abuse problems, lifetime rates of victimization and trauma, and issues related to poverty, including difficulty paying bills and rent. These similarities suggest families at both types of shelters may have similar service needs, and families at homeless family shelters would benefit from the wider range of services provided to domestic violence clients, including attention to trauma and violence issues.
Forensic mental health assessment of children and adolescents
- Editors:
- SPARTA Steven N., KOOCHER Gerald P., (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 474p.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
Most professional forensic literature addresses the assessment of adults yet neglects the necessary differences that arise when working with minors. This book presents essential knowledge and practical suggestions regarding the forensic assessment of minors involved in a variety of legal applications. Methods of evaluation are described by leading experts regarding topics frequently encountered and of great importance to the courts including: -Physical and sexual child abuse -Domestic violence -Child custody in divorce proceedings -Risk assessment for violence -Potential for rehabilitation in juvenile court cases -Special education -Childhood development and trauma as mitigating circumstances in death penalty cases In addition to reviewing a broad spectrum of topics, methods of evaluation, and the application of specific tests, chapters also address forensic assessment matters such as ethical issues, professional liability, and cultural considerations. This comprehensive resource will be indispensable to mental health practitioners and legal professionals, and of great interest to researchers and students.