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A longitudinal study of risk and protective factors for symptoms of adjustment disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-04-22 Annett Lotzin, Katharina Stahlmann, Elena Acquarini, Dean Ajdukovic, Marina Ajdukovic, Xenia Anastassiou-Hadjicharalambous, Vittoria Ardino, Kristina Bondjers, Maria Bragesjö, Maria Böttche, Małgorzata Dragan, Margarida Figueiredo-Braga, Odeta Gelezelyte, Piotr Grajewski, Jana Darejan Javakhishvili, Evaldas Kazlauskas, Lonneke Lenferink, Chrysanthi Lioupi, Brigitte Lueger-Schuster, Trudy Mooren, Luisa
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic caused multiple stressors that may lead to symptoms of adjustment disorder.Objective: We longitudinally examined relationships between risk and protective factors,...
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Efficacy and acceptability of music therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-04-22 Yi-Ming Ma, Meng-Di Yuan, Bao-Liang Zhong
Background: Music therapy is increasingly examined in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and shows potential in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).Objective: This systematic review and...
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Does disconfirmatory evidence shape safety-and danger-related beliefs of trauma-exposed individuals? Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Shilat Haim-Nachum, Tobias Kube, Liron Rozenkrantz, Amit Lazarov, Einat Levy-Gigi, Tanja Michael, Yuval Neria, M. Roxanne Sopp
Recent accounts of predictive processing in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that trauma-exposed individuals struggle to update trauma-related hypotheses predicting danger, which may be...
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The effects of social media usage on vicarious traumatization and the mediation role of recommendation systems usage and peer communication in China after the aircraft flight accident Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Kai Li, Jie Li, Yujuan Li
Background: Previous research has indicated that continuous exposure to disaster-related information through social media can lead to vicarious trauma. However, scholars have recognized the need fo...
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Skills training followed by either EMDR or narrative therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder in adult survivors of childhood abuse: a randomized controlled trial Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 I. Wigard, K. Meyerbröker, T. Ehring, M. Topper, A. Arntz, P. Emmelkamp
Background: Individuals suffering from PTSD following childhood abuse represent a large subgroup of patients attending mental health services. The aim of phase-based treatment is to tailor treatmen...
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Sudden gains in routine clinical care: application of a permutation test for trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Sascha Kuck, Thomas Ehring, Anne Dyer, Andre Pittig, Jana Peikenkamp, Nexhmedin Morina, Georg W. Alpers, Antje Krüger-Gottschalk
Background: Sudden gains, defined as large and stable improvements of psychopathological symptoms, are a ubiquitous phenomenon in psychotherapy. They have been shown to occur across several clinica...
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Working mechanisms of imagery rescripting (ImRs) in adult patients with childhood-related PTSD: a pilot study Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Thera Koetsier, Jessica Apeldoorn, Annet Nugter
Background: Imagery rescripting (ImRs) has shown to be an effective treatment for posttraumatic stress disorders (PTSD) resulting from childhood-related trauma. The current theory is that the chang...
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Peritraumatic dissociation and posttraumatic stress symptoms: the moderating role of perceived threat Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-04-15 Sarah Bøgelund Dokkedahl, Yael Lahav
Background: Although peritraumatic dissociation (PD) is viewed as a risk factor for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), prospective studies taking into account other well-known risk factors for P...
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Effect of PTSD treatment on cardiovascular reactivity during trauma memory recall and correspondence with symptom improvement Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Joseph K. Carpenter, Suzanne L. Pineles, Michael G. Griffin, Kimberly Werner, Patricia A. Resick, Tara E. Galovski
Background: Prior research has shown PTSD treatment leads to reductions in cardiovascular reactivity during trauma recall, but the extent to which such reductions are associated with changes in PTS...
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Associations of recent stressful life events with anxiety symptoms among Chinese adolescents with a consideration of family functioning Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Yilin Hua, Weiqing Jiang, Yitong He, Xinyu Zheng, Cuihong Huang, Liling Guo, Yangfeng Guo, Lan Guo
Background: The association between stressful life events (SLEs) and adolescent anxiety symptoms has been extensively studied, but the specific impacts of different SLEs domains remain inconclusive...
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The effect of a visuospatial interference intervention on posttraumatic intrusions: a cross-over randomized controlled trial Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Aram Kehyayan, Josephine P. Thiel, Karl Unterberg, Vanessa Salja, Stefan Meyer-Wehrmann, Emily A. Holmes, Jan-Martin Matura, Jan Dieris-Hirche, Nina Timmesfeld, Stephan Herpertz, Nikolai Axmacher, Henrik Kessler
Background: Intrusive memories form a core symptom of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Based on concepts of visuospatial interference and memory-updating accounts, technological innovations ai...
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Cognitive–behavioural conjoint therapy versus prolonged exposure for PTSD in military service members and veterans: results and lessons from a randomized controlled trial Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Candice M. Monson, Nicole D. Pukay-Martin, Anne C. Wagner, Alexander O. Crenshaw, Tabatha H. Blount, Richard P. Schobitz, Katherine A. Dondanville, Stacey Young-McCaughan, Jim Mintz, David S. Riggs, Antoinette Brundige, Elizabeth A. Hembree, Brett T. Litz, John D. Roache, Jeffrey S. Yarvis, Alan L. Peterson, for the STRONG STAR Consortium
Military personnel and veterans are at heightened risk for exposure to traumatic events and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as intimate relationship problems associated with PTSD.The ...
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Unpacking gender-specific risk and protective factors for mental health status among Congolese refugees in Uganda Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Jessica E. Lambert, Wilber Karugahe, Peter K. Baguma
Background: Research indicates refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly females, have a higher incidence of mental health problems compared to the global norm for conflict...
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Developing and implementing survivor-centred approaches for college student-athletes: perspectives from athletic department, Title IX, and campus advocacy personnel Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Anna E. Bender, Avanti Adhia, Rachel Ross, Amy Gallagher, Ayah Mustafa, Emily Kroshus, Alice M. Ellyson
Background: Sexual violence (SV) is a persistent issue on US college campuses, particularly among college student-athletes. Strategies to address SV are urgently needed. Yet, prior research shows t...
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Circulating PACAP levels are associated with altered imaging measures of entorhinal cortex neurite density in posttraumatic stress disorder Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Steven J. Granger, Victor May, Sayamwong E. Hammack, Eylül Akman, Sydney A. Jobson, Elizabeth A. Olson, Cameron D. Pernia, Nikos P. Daskalakis, Caitlin Ravichandran, William A. Carlezon Jr., Kerry J. Ressler, Scott L. Rauch, Isabelle M. Rosso
Introduction: Pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP) regulates plasticity in brain systems underlying arousal and memory and is associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PT...
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Potentially morally injurious experiences and associated factors among Dutch UN peacekeepers: a latent class analysis Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Mariëlle L. de Goede, Niels van der Aa, Trudy M. Mooren, Miranda Olff, F. Jackie June ter Heide
Background: During peacekeeping missions, military personnel may be involved in or exposed to potentially morally injurious experiences (PMIEs), such as an inability to intervene due to a limited m...
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Improvements of complex post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms during a multimodal psychodynamic inpatient rehabilitation treatment – results of an observational single-centre pilot study Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 A. Lampe, D. Riedl, H. Kampling, T. Nolte, C. Kirchhoff, V. Grote, M. J. Fischer, J. Kruse
Background: Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) describes chronic disturbances in self-organization (i.e. affect dysregulation; negative self-concept; severe difficulties in relationship...
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Turning pain into strength: prosocial behaviours in coping with trauma Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-04-04 Dan Xu, Yixin Li, Yingying Ye
Background: Various coping strategies have been shown to alleviate the negative effects of trauma, yet the significance of prosocial behaviour in this realm has been notably underexplored. The pres...
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Male sex and hazardous alcohol use following military sexual assault increase suicide risk among US service members and veterans Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Rebecca K. Blais, Bingyu Xu, Hallie Tannahill, Patrick Dulin
Background: Higher alcohol use and military sexual assault (MSA) are associated with increased risk of death by suicide. Risk for death by suicide is rapidly increasing among females, who report hi...
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Exploring healthcare workers’ experiences of a simple intervention to reduce their intrusive memories of psychological trauma: an interpretative phenomenological analysis Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Sara Ahmed Pihlgren, Lotta Johansson, Emily A. Holmes, Marie Kanstrup
Background: Many healthcare workers (HCWs) endured psychologically traumatic events at work during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. For some, these events are re-experienced as unw...
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Assessing transgenerational trauma transmission: development and psychometric properties of the Historical Intergenerational Trauma Transmission Questionnaire (HITT-Q) Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Vera Békés, Claire J. Starrs
Objective/Background: Despite increasing attention on transgenerational trauma, currently no comprehensive model and measure exists to be applied on various populations. This study represents the f...
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Childhood adversity in a youth psychiatric population: prevalence and associated mental health problems Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Rik Knipschild, Irma Hein, Sara Pieters, Ramon Lindauer, Iva A.E. Bicanic, Wouter Staal, Ad de Jongh, Helen Klip
Background: Childhood adversity can have lasting negative effects on physical and mental health. This study contributes to the existing literature by describing the prevalence rates and mental heal...
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Helpful and meaningful aspects of a psychoeducational programme to treat complex dissociative disorders: a qualitative approach Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Nicholas A. Pierorazio, Jerrica L. Robertson, Briana L. Snyder, Bethany L. Brand, Hygge J. Schielke
Purpose: Complex dissociative disorders (CDDs) are prevalent among psychotherapy clients, and research suggests carefully paced treatment for CDDs is helpful. The purpose of the present study is to...
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Traumatic stress, active engagement and resilience in first responders and civilians in the outbreak of war Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Rotem Saar-Ashkenazy, Yoav S. Bergman, Omer Ashkenazy, Jonathan Guez
Background: The outbreak of war in Israel on 7 October and the unique events of that day have presented unprecedented challenges to first responders (FRs), who are professionally trained to engage ...
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A sex-specific pathway linking early life maltreatment, vagal activity, and depressive symptoms Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Christine Sigrist, Cristina Ottaviani, Luise Baumeister-Lingens, Silvia Bussone, Chiara Pesca, Michael Kaess, Valeria Carola, Julian Koenig
Background: Experiences of early life maltreatment (ELM) are alarmingly common and represent a risk factor for the development of psychopathology, particularly depression. Research has focused on a...
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Changes in trauma appraisal during brief internet-based exposure and cognitive restructuring treatment for Arabic-speaking people with PTSD Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Jana Stein, Rayan El-Haj-Mohamad, Nadine Stammel, Max Vöhringer, Birgit Wagner, Yuriy Nesterko, Maria Böttche, Christine Knaevelsrud
Background: Maladaptive trauma appraisal plays an important role in the development and maintenance of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of exp...
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Healing grief – an online self-help intervention programme for bereaved Chinese with prolonged grief: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Suqin Tang, Wenjie Peng, Xueying Qian, Yulin Chen
Background: In China, mental health services do not currently meet the needs of bereaved people with symptoms of prolonged grief disorder (PGD). Internet-based grief interventions may help fill thi...
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Dynamic symptom associations in posttraumatic stress disorder: a network approach Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Mina Stefanovic, Keisuke Takano, Charlotte E. Wittekind, Thomas Ehring
Background and objective: The current study aimed to investigate the within-day symptom dynamics in PTSD patients, specifically focusing on symptoms that most predict changes in other symptoms. The...
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Gender, sex and complex PTSD clinical presentation: a systematic review Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Ella Lonnen, Rachel Paskell
Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prevalence and clinical presentation reportedly vary with gender and/or sex. Equivalent complex PTSD (CPTSD) research is in its relative infancy an...
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‘My child could have died’: counterfactual thoughts and psychological distress in parents of trauma survivors Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Ines Blix, Kristin Alve Glad, Andrea Undset, Tore Wentzel-Larsen, Akiah Astral Ottesen, Tine K. Jensen, Grete Dyb
Background: After exposure to a potentially traumatic event, survivors may experience thoughts about ‘what could have happened’, referred to as counterfactual thoughts (CFTs). CFTs have been found ...
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The effect of complex posttraumatic stress and poverty on quality of life among adult survivors of childhood institutional maltreatment: evidence from survivors of the ‘Hyeongje Welfare Institution’ in South Korea Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Jae-Woong Kim, Chan Seob Nam, Hyunjung Choi
Background: Childhood institutional maltreatment (IM) is associated with both complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CTPSD) and poverty in adulthood life, each of which may impact an individual’s q...
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A qualitative evaluation of the use of Problem Management Plus (PM+) among Arabic-speaking migrants with psychological distress in France – The APEX study Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 P. J. Surkan, D. Rayes, L. Bertuzzi, N. Figueiredo, M. Melchior, A. Tortelli
Background: Feasibility studies with non-French speaking migrants in France are needed to inform appropriate adaptation of psychosocial intervention procedures.Objective: To test the WHO Problem Ma...
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Posttraumatic stress disorder in people with dementia: study protocol Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 J. E. Ruisch, D. C. D. Havermans, E. M. J. Gielkens, M. Olff, M. A. M. J. Daamen, S. P. J. van Alphen, M. van Kordenoordt, J. M. G. A. Schols, K. R. J. Schruers, S. Sobczak
Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is considered an independent risk factor for dementia. Despite the (clinical) evidence that PTSD is associated with neuropsychiatric symptoms in peo...
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The impact of PTSD on associations between sex hormones and cardiovascular disease symptoms Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Joann J. Chen, Jahnvi Jain, Julia B. Merker, Theresa K. Webber, Jeffery C. Huffman, Antonia V. Seligowski
Background: Women have twice the lifetime prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) relative to men, and PTSD is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Two sex hormones – es...
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Using decision tree to predict non-suicidal self-injury among young adults: the role of depression, childhood maltreatment and recent bullying victimization Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Huagen Wang, Shicun Xu, Shihui Wang, Yuanyuan Wang, Runsen Chen
Importance: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a significant mental health issue requiring a deeper understanding of its underlying causes, such as childhood maltreatment, adult bullying victimizat...
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Exploring the feasibility and acceptance of huddinge online prolonged exposure therapy (HOPE) for severe and complex PTSD Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Maria Bragesjö, Volen Z. Ivanov, Erik Andersson, Christian Rück
Background: Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy such as prolonged exposure is considered firsthand choice for treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but is seldom available in r...
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The effect of maternal childhood maltreatment on postpartum mother–child bonding and maternal hair glucocorticoids Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Luisa Bergunde, Marlene Karl, Miriam Borrmeister, Isabel Jaramillo, Victoria Weise, Judith T. Mack, Kerstin Weidner, Wei Gao, Susann Steudte-Schmiedgen, Susan Garthus-Niegel
Background: Maternal experiences of childhood maltreatment (CM) constitute a risk factor for impairments in the mother–child relationship. One mechanism underlying this intergenerational transmissi...
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Cognitive factors as mediators of the relationship between childhood trauma and depression symptoms: the mediating roles of cognitive overgeneralisation, rumination, and social problem-solving Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Zobeydeh Dehghan Manshadi, Hamid Taher Neshat-Doost, Laura Jobson
Background: Childhood trauma has negative immediate and long-term impacts on depression. Questions remain, however, regarding the cognitive factors influencing this relationship. This study aimed t...
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Prevalence and associated factors of secondary traumatic stress in emergency nurses: a systematic review and meta-analysis Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Zhiyong Xu, Bingnan Zhao, Zhen Zhang, Xuan Wang, Yifan Jiang, Min Zhang, Ping Li
Background: Nurses in emergency departments are at a high risk of experiencing secondary traumatic stress because of their frequent exposure to trauma patients and high-stress environments.Objectiv...
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Exploring transdiagnostic stress and trauma-related symptoms across the world: a latent class analysis Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Stephanie Haering, Marike J. Kooistra, Christine Bourey, Ulziimaa Chimed-Ochir, Nikola Doubková, Chris M. Hoeboer, Emma C. Lathan, Hope Christie, Anke de Haan
Background: Although trauma exposure is universally prevalent, the ways in which individuals respond to potentially traumatic events vary. Between-country differences have been identified as affect...
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The day-to-day relationship between posttraumatic stress symptoms and social support after sexual assault Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Esther S. Howe, Emily R. Dworkin
Background: Experiencing sexual assault is associated with a significant increase in risk for developing posttraumatic stress disorder and related concerns (e.g. alcohol misuse). Cross-sectional an...
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Predictors of early adulthood insomnia following exposure to a single mass violence attack during adolescence: 7–13 year follow-up from the Utøya and HUNT studies Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Kate Porcheret, Grete Dyb, Tore Wentzel-Larsen, Synne Øien Stensland
Background: The long-term impact of mass violence attacks is practically unknown, especially in children and adolescents. In a previous study, we found that 8.5 years after a terror attack targetin...
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The German PCL-5: evaluating structural validity in a large-scale sample of the general German population Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Amelie Pettrich, Michael Friedrich, Yuriy Nesterko, Heide Glaesmer
Background: In attempts to elucidate PTSD, recent factor analytic studies resulted in complex models with a proliferating number of factors that lack psychometrical and clinical utility. Recently, ...
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BLAME-LESS STUDY: a two-arm randomized controlled trial evaluating the effects of an online psychoeducation programme for adolescents who have experienced physical/sexual violence or sexual abuse. Rationale, study design, and methods Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Rik Knipschild, Helen Klip, Katie Winkelhorst, Tessa Stutterheim, Agnes van Minnen
Background: Victims of physical/sexual violence or sexual abuse commonly experience defense responses that result in feelings of guilt and shame. Although trauma-focused interventions are effective...
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DNA methylation changes in association with trauma-focused psychotherapy efficacy in treatment-resistant depression patients: a prospective longitudinal study Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Rosana Carvalho Silva, Paolo Martini, Christa Hohoff, Stefania Mattevi, Marco Bortolomasi, Valentina Menesello, Massimo Gennarelli, Bernhard T. Baune, Alessandra Minelli
Background: Stressful events increase the risk for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), and trauma-focused psychotherapy can be useful for TRD patients exposed to early life stress (ELS). Epigenet...
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Profiles of posttraumatic stress disorder and negative world assumptions in treatment-seeking refugees Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Iris I. Bosscher, Simone M. de la Rie, Niels van der Aa, Paul A. Boelen
Background: Refugees often suffer from trauma-related psychopathology, specifically posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Negative world assumptions are strongly correlated with the development, co...
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Mindful self-compassion for veteran women with a history of military sexual trauma: feasibility, acceptability, potential benefits, and considerations Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Tosca D. Braun, Prachi H. Bhuptani, Bailey O’Keefe, Ana M. Abrantes, Eliza Marsh, Cathryn Glanton Holzhauer
Background: Military sexual trauma (MST) is reported by up to 74% of women veterans in the United States and is a driver of poor behavioural and physical health. Self-compassion is a transdiagnosti...
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Moral injury and pre-deployment personality factors as contributors to psychiatric symptomatology among combatants: a two-year prospective study Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Yossi Levi-Belz, Ariel Ben-Yehuda, Yoav Levinstein, Gadi Zerach
Background: Combatants who are exposed to events that transgress deeply held moral beliefs might face lasting psychopathological outcomes, referred to as Moral Injury (MI). However, knowledge about...
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The effects of a combination of cognitive interventions and loving-kindness meditations (C-METTA) on guilt, shame and PTSD symptoms: results from a pilot randomized controlled trial Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Meike Müller-Engelmann, Luisa Bahnemann, Stella Kümmerle
Background: Trauma-related guilt and shame are crucial for the development and maintenance of PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder). We developed an intervention combining cognitive techniques with ...
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Heightened response to positive facial cues as a potential marker of resilience following childhood adversity Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Mattia I. Gerin, Essi Viding, Louise Neil, Diana J. N. Armbruster-Genc, Ze Freeman, Molly Sharp, Harriet Phillips, Eamon J. McCrory
Background: Childhood maltreatment profoundly influences social and emotional development, increasing psychiatric risk. Alterations in the implicit processing of threat-related cues following early...
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Associations of past-year overall trauma, sexual assault and PTSD with social support for young adult sexual minority women Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Katherine van Stolk-Cooke, Mathew Price, Christina Dyar, Lindsey Zimmerman, Debra Kaysen
Background: Young adult sexual minority women (SMW) are at elevated risk for sexual assault (SA), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and inadequate social support. While SA and PTSD can lead to ...
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The role of interoception in reducing trauma-associated distress: a feasibility study Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Daria Shatrova, Pablo F. Cáncer, Jose Manuel Caperos
Background: Altered interoception plays an important role in chronic stress and posttraumatic stress disorder. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TSY)...
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Differentiating social environments of high-risk professionals and specialised nurses: a qualitative empirical study on social embeddedness Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Renate Geuzinge, Merel Visse, Eric Vermetten, Joachim Duyndam
Objective: High-risk professionals and specialised nurses in hospitals are frequently exposed to potentially traumatic events. Psychotrauma researchers have extensively studied personal risk factor...
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Grief and delivering a statement in court: a longitudinal mixed-method study among homicidally bereaved people Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Lieke C.J. Nijborg, Maarten J.J. Kunst, Gerben J. Westerhof, Jos de Keijser, Lonneke I.M. Lenferink
Background: Participating in a criminal trial may increase the likelihood of developing psychopathology. In 2021, people bereaved by a plane disaster (flight MH17) had the opportunity to deliver a ...
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‘Life should go on’: a qualitative inquiry of parental reactions, experiences, and perceived needs following adolescents’ recent traumatic exposure Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Hala Kerbage, Martine Elbejjani, Wissam El-Hage, Diane Purper-Ouakil
Background: Parents have a significant role in supporting children who have been exposed to traumatic events. Little is known about parental experiences and needs in the wake of traumatic exposure,...
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Feasibility and acceptability of a culturally adapted psychological first aid training intervention (Preparing Me) to support the mental health and well-being of front-line healthcare workers in China: a feasibility randomized controlled trial Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Ling Wang, Ian Norman, Tao Xiao, Yamin Li, Xizhao Li, Ting Liu, Jianjian Wang, Lina Zeng, Ziqing Zhong, Chengzhu Jian, Mary Leamy
Background: Psychological first aid (PFA) training helps to prepare healthcare workers (HCWs) to manage trauma and stress during healthcare emergencies, yet evidence regarding its effectiveness and...
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Effectiveness of prolonged exposure (PE) after implementation at a crime victim support centre Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Azusa Saito, Nobuko Tsuruta, Yoko Arai, Kaori Okamoto, Tomomi Narisawa, Mari Nozaki, Natsuki Konno, Nozomu Asukai
Background: Recent practice guidelines strongly recommend evidence-based psychotherapies (EBPs) as the first-line treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, previous studies foun...
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Predictors and (in-)stability of ICD-11 complex posttraumatic stress disorder in older adults: findings from a longitudinal study in Switzerland Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Milan Rusmir, Shauna L. Rohner, Andreas Maercker, Aileen N. Salas Castillo, Myriam V. Thoma
Objective: There is a lack of research on complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) in older individuals, with little known about the temporal course of CPTSD. Therefore, this study assessed a...
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Predictors and moderators of treatment outcomes in phase-based treatment and trauma-focused treatments in patients with childhood abuse-related post-traumatic stress disorder Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Noortje I. van Vliet, Rafaele J. C. Huntjens, Maarten K. van Dijk, Mark Huisman, Nathan Bachrach, Marie-Louise Meewisse, Sietske van Haren, Ad de Jongh
Background: Knowledge of treatment predictors and moderators is important for improving the effectiveness of treatment for PTSD due to childhood abuse.Objective: The first aim of this study was to ...
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Mental healthcare utilisation among Danish formerly deployed military personnel and their civilian counterparts: a cohort study Eur. J. Psychotraumatol. (IF 5.783) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Christian Ditlev Gabriel Stoltenberg, Mia Sadowa Vedtofte, Anni Brit Sternhagen Nielsen, Søren Bo Andersen, Volkert Siersma, Kaj Sparle Christensen, Merete Osler
Background: Prior studies comparing the mental healthcare utilisation (MHU) of Danish formerly deployed military personnel (FDP) with the general population have not included data on psychotherapy ...