Essays about: "ptsd"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 47 essays containing the word ptsd.

  1. 21. The Therapeutic Potential of Psilocybin and 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine in the Treatment of Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Sofia Gyllvik; [2020]
    Keywords : 3; 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine; MDMA; psilocybin; entactogen; psychedelic; psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy; MDMA-assisted psychotherapy;

    Abstract : The psychedelic psilocybin and the entactogen 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) are being scientifically studied again after a long hiatus, and especially for their potential in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Their profound effect on cognitive, perceptual, and affective processes have led to several clinical studies during the last decade that have forced the reconsideration of the utility of these substances. READ MORE

  3. 22. Implementing the Right to Access to Justice for Persons with PTSD in Swedish Asylum Proceedings

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten; Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Malin Rantzer; [2019]
    Keywords : public international law; human rights law; human rights; CRPD; Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; UNCRPD; PTSD; post-traumatic stress syndrome; trauma; access to justice; disability; disabilities; mental disabilities; procedural rights; procedural accommodations; Sweden; asylum; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : By combining a legal doctrinal study and an empirical interview study, this thesis examines the implementation of the right to access to justice under article 13 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for persons who due to post-traumatic stress syndrome have difficulties accounting for their stories in asylum proceedings. The starting point is that persons with PTSD likely will have more difficulties than others in presenting stories that will be viewed as credible, and that this could be mitigated through full implementation of article 13 of the CRPD. READ MORE

  4. 23. “This is a wound of the soul” – examining experiences of lay therapy as trauma treatment in northern Uganda

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Mattias Norlinder; Jenny Pein; [2019]
    Keywords : Lay therapy; Lay counselling; PTSD; Task sharing; Treatment gap; Trauma; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Bakgrund: Denna studie utforskar klienter, terapeuter och handledares erfarenheter av lekmannaterapi som traumabehandling i norra Uganda. Deltagarnas erfarenheter av vad som anses vara viktigt gällande implementering, planering och kontext utforskas tillsammans med vilka möjligheter och begränsningar deltagarna ser gällande detta behandlingsupplägg. READ MORE

  5. 24. Riktlinjer för hur man kan skapa hälsoträdgårdar för utlandsveteraner med PTSD

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Emma Olsson; [2018]
    Keywords : hälsoträdgård; posttraumatisk stressyndrom; restorativa miljöer; utlandsveteraner; miljöpsykologi; trädgårdsterapi;

    Abstract : I nuläget finns det ingen hälsoträdgård i Sverige för utlandsveteraner med posttraumatisk stresssyndrom. PTSD är en långvarig reaktion på en traumatisk händelse och leder ofta till suicidrisk, depression och missbruk för den som drabbas. READ MORE

  6. 25. Mental ill health in adult refugees : A literature study

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

    Author : Ranju Purewal; [2018]
    Keywords : Mental health; refugees; experience; mental illness; mental disorder;

    Abstract : Background: Today, there are over 65 million refugees exist worldwide and arrival of the refugees has increased rapidly in Sweden as well. Refugees and asylum seekers may be more susceptible to mental disorders because of the traumatic events they encounter prior to immigration and adverse circumstances in the new country. READ MORE