Context Uncertainties continue about the roles that methodological factors and key risk
factors, particularly torture and other potentially traumatic events (PTEs), play in the variation …

Background Research indicates that exposure to war-related traumatic events impacts on
the mental health of refugees and leads to higher rates of posttraumatic stress disorder …

This study examined the relationship between traumatic exposure, host language
acquisition and mental health (posttraumatic stress, depressive and anxiety symptoms) in …

Background Based on factor analysis research, DSM-5 revised the diagnostic criteria for
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by increasing symptom clusters from three to four. Aims …

Background Research on the long-term mental health consequences of war and
displacement among civilians who live in post-conflict countries is rare. The aim of this study …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of a Swedish
version of the Posttraumatic Diagnostic Scale (PDS); to investigate the prevalence of …

Objective Acculturation studies conducted with refugees have predominantly concentrated
on investigating the impact of acculturative stress on mental health, and have neglected to …

Almir was 15 when the war started in Bosnia and Herzegovina. At first, like most people, he
didn't believe it would last long. Then one day, enemy forces approached his town, burning …

The extent of mental illness concerns in the workforce is becoming increasingly apparent.
Stress, depression, anxiety, workplace bullying and other issues are costing businesses …

Objective In this trial, we compared the relative efficacy of dialogical exposure group
treatment using Gestalt empty‐chair method with a supportive group in the treatment of …