Taking both a historical and contemporary perspective, the book covers the extent of and
manner in which traumatic stress manifests, including the way in which exposure to such …

This article briefly surveys the extent to which traumatic events are a feature of life all over
Africa and provides a comprehensive review of research that documents the pervasiveness …

This article begins with two case examples of a girl and an adolescent who were raped and
developed chronic PTSD. These are used as a basis for understanding the role of a range of …

Background Occupation groups like police officers and fire fighters are exposed to a number
of traumatic events which put them at a risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder …

The article presents a model for formulating and planning treatment for post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) in South Africa derived from the existing literature and in conjunction with a …

The article explores the ways in which the therapeutic potentials of drama can connect to
individuals and groups who have experienced 'trauma'. Three questions are used to …

Background Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that follows
exposure to a traumatic or stressful life event. Police officers are exposed to a number of …

The study examined the manner in which conscripted combat veterans make meaning of
their violent experiences during the apartheid-era 'Bush War'in the border area between …

Sub-Saharan Africa is a part of the world that is highly affected by a large number of
atrocities, causing a myriad of financial, physical health, and mental health consequences …

The Central African Republic (CAR) is a country with a long history of violent conflict,
extreme poverty, and little to no mental health infrastructure for a population with profound …