A Critical Review of Psychological Debriefing and a Proposal for the future
... develop PTSD compared with no cases in a control group of non-assaulted crews. There are many other occupations that have a significant risk of being exposed to psychological trauma, including police officers7 and emergency health care workers8. Thus organisations that expose their employees to pote ...
... develop PTSD compared with no cases in a control group of non-assaulted crews. There are many other occupations that have a significant risk of being exposed to psychological trauma, including police officers7 and emergency health care workers8. Thus organisations that expose their employees to pote ...
Anger, hostility, and aggression among Iraq and Afghanistan war
... abuse, or comorbid mental health disorders (Chemtob, Hamada, Roitblat, & Muraoka, 1994; Lasko, Gurvtis, Kuhne, Orr, & Pitman, 1994; Novaco & Chemtob, 2002). Although anger is a diagnostic criterion for PTSD, research indicates that the relationship between anger and PTSD is not an artifact of measur ...
... abuse, or comorbid mental health disorders (Chemtob, Hamada, Roitblat, & Muraoka, 1994; Lasko, Gurvtis, Kuhne, Orr, & Pitman, 1994; Novaco & Chemtob, 2002). Although anger is a diagnostic criterion for PTSD, research indicates that the relationship between anger and PTSD is not an artifact of measur ...
Treatment of complex PTSD: Results of the ISTSS expert
... complex PTSD (Courtois & Ford, 2009) retaining Herman’s terminology. Despite this designation, there has been continued controversy and some limited systematic investigation about the presence, clinical significance, and treatment implications of this set of symptoms. Although an expert consensus su ...
... complex PTSD (Courtois & Ford, 2009) retaining Herman’s terminology. Despite this designation, there has been continued controversy and some limited systematic investigation about the presence, clinical significance, and treatment implications of this set of symptoms. Although an expert consensus su ...
Complex Trauma Exposure and Symptoms in Urban Traumatized
... 2–12 years old. This 38-item measure (α = .82–.93) is rated on a 4-point Likert scale, and has been shown to distinguish sexually abused from nonsexually abused children with sensitivity ranging from .70 to .92. The UCLA Reaction Index for PTSD-Parent (PTSD-RIParent; Rodriguez, Steinberg, & Pynoos, ...
... 2–12 years old. This 38-item measure (α = .82–.93) is rated on a 4-point Likert scale, and has been shown to distinguish sexually abused from nonsexually abused children with sensitivity ranging from .70 to .92. The UCLA Reaction Index for PTSD-Parent (PTSD-RIParent; Rodriguez, Steinberg, & Pynoos, ...
Developmental Trauma Disorder
... constructs of infancy and early childhood. A second problem is that the current definition of PTSD is predicated on the occurrence of a single traumatic event, whereas pervasive and recurrent traumatization is often the norm for children living in high-risk families and communities. For millions of ...
... constructs of infancy and early childhood. A second problem is that the current definition of PTSD is predicated on the occurrence of a single traumatic event, whereas pervasive and recurrent traumatization is often the norm for children living in high-risk families and communities. For millions of ...
Risk Factors for PTSD 1 Obstacles to the Study of Risk
... neuroticism, those with higher neuroticism are more likely to develop PTSD (e.g., Breslau et al., 1991; McFarlane, 1989). Research on these individual difference variables provides clues to vulnerability. Yet constructs emerging from psychometric studies do not directly illuminate the mechanisms ope ...
... neuroticism, those with higher neuroticism are more likely to develop PTSD (e.g., Breslau et al., 1991; McFarlane, 1989). Research on these individual difference variables provides clues to vulnerability. Yet constructs emerging from psychometric studies do not directly illuminate the mechanisms ope ...
The Fear Response: The Effects of Trauma on Children
... The Acute Alarm Response As a traumatic event ends, the mind and body slowly move back down the arousal or dissociative continuum. The child moves from the brink of terror, through fear, alarm and--with time and support--back to calm (see The Acute Response to Trauma figure above). Heart rate, blood ...
... The Acute Alarm Response As a traumatic event ends, the mind and body slowly move back down the arousal or dissociative continuum. The child moves from the brink of terror, through fear, alarm and--with time and support--back to calm (see The Acute Response to Trauma figure above). Heart rate, blood ...
FEBRUARY PUBMED TOPIC ALERT 1: Pediatr Hematol Oncol
... Although asylum seeking has become a major political issue in the Western world, research on its psychological impact is still in its infancy. This study examined levels and predictors of distress among a community sample of persons who have sought asylum in Ireland. A key aim was to provide a longi ...
... Although asylum seeking has become a major political issue in the Western world, research on its psychological impact is still in its infancy. This study examined levels and predictors of distress among a community sample of persons who have sought asylum in Ireland. A key aim was to provide a longi ...
Stimulant Treatment of ADHD: Parent Outcomes
... higher frequency and intensity of caregiver stress, higher role restriction, decreased parenting satisfaction, and higher depressive symptoms Inattentive ADHD symptoms only related to less parenting ...
... higher frequency and intensity of caregiver stress, higher role restriction, decreased parenting satisfaction, and higher depressive symptoms Inattentive ADHD symptoms only related to less parenting ...
Effective Psychotherapies for Posttraumatic Stress
... and event meaning (attributions). Any of these elements may be activated by information associated with the trauma, which in turn leads to activation of other elements of the fear structure. The model has substantial explanatory value, providing a coherent explanation for the presence of sensory and ...
... and event meaning (attributions). Any of these elements may be activated by information associated with the trauma, which in turn leads to activation of other elements of the fear structure. The model has substantial explanatory value, providing a coherent explanation for the presence of sensory and ...
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
... Secondly, research shows that if parents do not have their psychological and physiological needs met by healthcare workers and supportive groups, ATSS can quickly develop into a long-term psychological disorder that can negatively impact the quality of life in both infants and parents (Clottey & Dil ...
... Secondly, research shows that if parents do not have their psychological and physiological needs met by healthcare workers and supportive groups, ATSS can quickly develop into a long-term psychological disorder that can negatively impact the quality of life in both infants and parents (Clottey & Dil ...
Acute Trauma: Assessment and Intervention
... – Those who started work on or soon after 9/11 – Those who worked longer periods of time – Those who worked at the site for at least three months (except for police) ...
... – Those who started work on or soon after 9/11 – Those who worked longer periods of time – Those who worked at the site for at least three months (except for police) ...
Stress and Sleep Disturbances in Female College Students
... .001), and they slept less during weekdays compared to weekend days (t[102]=6.50, p < .001). Altogether, data indicate they were sleep deprived and their activity (sleep-wake) circadian rhythms were not well-synchronized, which may increase their vulnerability to adverse health outcomes.27 About hal ...
... .001), and they slept less during weekdays compared to weekend days (t[102]=6.50, p < .001). Altogether, data indicate they were sleep deprived and their activity (sleep-wake) circadian rhythms were not well-synchronized, which may increase their vulnerability to adverse health outcomes.27 About hal ...
Trauma-related impairment in children : a survey
... with a significant and large enough adverse event load, few if any will be protected from developing symptoms of posttraumatic stress. Experiences, such as domestic violence, or living in a war zone, prior to a natural disaster all add to the 'building block effect' (Neuner et aI., 2004a) and thus e ...
... with a significant and large enough adverse event load, few if any will be protected from developing symptoms of posttraumatic stress. Experiences, such as domestic violence, or living in a war zone, prior to a natural disaster all add to the 'building block effect' (Neuner et aI., 2004a) and thus e ...
Child Maltreatment and Autonomic Nervous System Reactivity
... to context argues that extreme adverse environments should lead to elevated physiological reactivity (24), and adaptive calibration posits that, due to evolutionary sex differences in optimal reproductive strategies in environments characterized by extreme threat, elevated physiological reactivity a ...
... to context argues that extreme adverse environments should lead to elevated physiological reactivity (24), and adaptive calibration posits that, due to evolutionary sex differences in optimal reproductive strategies in environments characterized by extreme threat, elevated physiological reactivity a ...
The role of acculturative stress and body dissatisfaction in predicting
... affective experiences'' regarding oneÕs physical attributes and attractiveness. These ``affective experiences'' are shaped by cultural norms and expectations, which in turn are assumed to influence body image (Cash & Pruzinsky, 1990). According to the gender schema theory, people evaluate and change ...
... affective experiences'' regarding oneÕs physical attributes and attractiveness. These ``affective experiences'' are shaped by cultural norms and expectations, which in turn are assumed to influence body image (Cash & Pruzinsky, 1990). According to the gender schema theory, people evaluate and change ...
Redalyc
... and endocrine (where brain communicates targeted cells to produce hormones). The Automatic Nervous System (ANS), which runs itself without cognition (i.e., cardiac muscle), is divided in sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and parasympathetic (PNS) nervous system. SNS is involved with preparing the bod ...
... and endocrine (where brain communicates targeted cells to produce hormones). The Automatic Nervous System (ANS), which runs itself without cognition (i.e., cardiac muscle), is divided in sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and parasympathetic (PNS) nervous system. SNS is involved with preparing the bod ...
Is It ADHD or Child Traumatic Stress?
... ADHD medication prescription, in conjunction with regular monitoring ...
... ADHD medication prescription, in conjunction with regular monitoring ...
Persistent Burnout Theory of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
... than any increase in activity. This suggests that the patient’s attitude towards the activity is more important than the actual amount of physical exertion [10]. Taken together, these findings suggest that de-conditioning, exercise avoidance and cognitive behavioral factors do not satisfactorily exp ...
... than any increase in activity. This suggests that the patient’s attitude towards the activity is more important than the actual amount of physical exertion [10]. Taken together, these findings suggest that de-conditioning, exercise avoidance and cognitive behavioral factors do not satisfactorily exp ...
Latest developments in post-traumatic stress disorder: diagnosis and treatment
... was instrumentally different to otherwise challenging but non-traumatic stressors which occur relatively commonly throughout life such as serious physical illnesses, loss of employment or marital breakdown. Should someone who had been exposed to a nontrauma stressor experience significant psychologic ...
... was instrumentally different to otherwise challenging but non-traumatic stressors which occur relatively commonly throughout life such as serious physical illnesses, loss of employment or marital breakdown. Should someone who had been exposed to a nontrauma stressor experience significant psychologic ...
Development of an Ethologically-Relevant Chronic Stress Model of
... sucrose test. In study 2, mice were divided into control and stress groups, based on baseline body weight, sucrose test data and social status. Mice from stress group were then submitted to chronic stress, consisting of rat exposure over-night and social defeat using CD1 male mice. After the chronic ...
... sucrose test. In study 2, mice were divided into control and stress groups, based on baseline body weight, sucrose test data and social status. Mice from stress group were then submitted to chronic stress, consisting of rat exposure over-night and social defeat using CD1 male mice. After the chronic ...
Using a web-based game to prevent posttraumatic
... Objectives: To describe the design of a randomized controlled trial that will evaluate feasibility and estimate preliminary efficacy of Coping Coach, a web-based preventive intervention to prevent or reduce PTSS after acute pediatric medical events. Method: Seventy children and their parents will be ...
... Objectives: To describe the design of a randomized controlled trial that will evaluate feasibility and estimate preliminary efficacy of Coping Coach, a web-based preventive intervention to prevent or reduce PTSS after acute pediatric medical events. Method: Seventy children and their parents will be ...
Birthplace
... This measure includes both the DSM-IV and DSM-5 versions of the Primary CarePTSD Screen. The PhenX PTSD Working Group anticipates that scientific demands will dictate that researchers typically collect data in accordance with the most recent PTSD criteria and will use the DSM-5 version of the protoc ...
... This measure includes both the DSM-IV and DSM-5 versions of the Primary CarePTSD Screen. The PhenX PTSD Working Group anticipates that scientific demands will dictate that researchers typically collect data in accordance with the most recent PTSD criteria and will use the DSM-5 version of the protoc ...
Anxiety in the Workplace
... http://www.employmentlawhandbook.com/wage-and-hourlaws/state-wage-and-hour-laws/illinois/ anxiety. (n.d.). Merriam-Webster. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anxiety stress. (n.d.). Merriam-Webster. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://www.merriamwebster ...
... http://www.employmentlawhandbook.com/wage-and-hourlaws/state-wage-and-hour-laws/illinois/ anxiety. (n.d.). Merriam-Webster. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anxiety stress. (n.d.). Merriam-Webster. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://www.merriamwebster ...