Essays about: "PTSD symptoms"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words PTSD symptoms.

1. 1. Gray matter alterations in individuals with PTSD compared to controls : A systematic review

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Saga Sandkvist Studsare; Arash Arvidsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Post-traumatic stress disorder; PTSD; Voxel-Based Morphometry; gray matter;

   Abstract : This systematic review aims to investigate the alterations in gray matter volume (GMV) observed in the brains of individuals diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through the Clinical Administered PTSD scale (CAPS) using Voxel-Based Morphometry (VBM) as a method. PTSD is diagnosed when an individual meets all the criteria for PTSD as defined by the DSM, which includes having experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, experiencing intrusive symptoms such as flashbacks or nightmares, avoiding triggers related to the trauma, experiencing negative changes in mood and cognition, and experiencing changes in arousal and reactivity. READ MORE

3. 2. Qupic - Design Therapy?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

   Author : Salim Jawaied; [2022]
   Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : According to a recent report by “Syria Relief” organisation, 75% of the Syrian Refugees who left Syria in the last six years are suffering from at least seven symptoms of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Youth refugees are not finding the support they need; some of them are not even aware that they need it, which leads to a lack of communication and understanding in the evaluation of their mental state. READ MORE

4. 3. Secondary Traumatic Stress among Swedish Emergency Dispatchers : Symptoms and Consequences of Secondary Traumatic Stress

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för psykologi (PSY)

   Author : Stefan Ferrau; [2022]
   Keywords : Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; Emergency Dispatchers; Secondary Traumatic Stress; Burnout; Depression; Compassion Satisfaction; Posttraumatiskt Stresstillstånd; Nödsamtalsoperatörer; Sekundär Traumatiskt Stress; Utmattning; Depression; Empati Tillfredsställelse;

   Abstract : Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a diagnosis given after the development of maladaptive behavior following exposure to traumatic events. This is the first quantitative study regarding the Swedish emergency dispatching population (n = 97) and posttraumatic (secondary traumatic) stress. READ MORE

5. 4. Treating PTSD among unaccompanied minor refugees in Greece with KidNET : A narrative literature review

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Hanna Lindholm; [2021]
   Keywords : Unaccompanied minor refugees; traumatized children; mental health; post-traumatic stress disorder; PTSD; Narrative Exposure Therapy; NET; KidNET;

   Abstract : Over the last couple of years, more than a million unaccompanied minor refugees (UMRs) have made it to the European Union. Their journeys have been long, tough, and hard and each unaccompanied minor refugee has a unique story, but they all share one thing. READ MORE

6. 5. Psychometric properties of the Children’sRevised Impact of Events Scale (CRIES-8) used for PTSD screening in studies with unaccompanied refugee minors

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

   Author : Tove Hasselblad; [2020]
   Keywords : psychometric properties; temporal stability; construct validity; PTSD symptoms; unaccompanied refugee minors;

   Abstract : Background: Unaccompanied refugee minors (URM) report increased levels of mental health problems, specifically symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are very common. They have often experienced multiple trauma events and additional stressors related to migration, acculturation and family separation. READ MORE