Over the past decades, a growing interest has emerged toward understanding the impact that the exposure to human suffering produces in mental health professionals, leading to the identification of three constructs: vicarious traumatization (VT), compassion fatigue (CF), and secondary trauma (ST). However, little is known about how these conditions affect psychologists. A systematic review and a meta-analysis were conducted to examine the evidence about the effects of occupational exposure to trauma and suffering in studies that included psychologists among their samples. Fifty-two studies were included comprising 10,233 participants. Overall, the results showed that most professionals did not experience relevant distress due to their work, yet some of them developed clinically significant symptoms (i.e., PTSD). However, solid conclusions could not be drawn due to the numerous methodological difficulties found in this research field (i.e., group heterogeneity, lack of comparison groups, and conceptual overlap). Thus, it is necessary to further investigate this topic with scientific rigor to understand these stressors and develop evidence-based interventions.

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DELEM is an interactive installation involving the tracking of the viewer and the processing in real time of the sound and the image obtained in video, which is subject to time-based alterations. The program application is Max/MSP/Jitter, which features allow us to reinforce the aesthetic experience of the viewer seeing the changing relations in terms of image, sound and time that he/she establishes with his/her movement in the space.

Abstract. TanGram, is an original music score composed by Carlos D. Perales for Percussion Quartet and Nintendo Wii Remotes used as a wireless interface for Live Electronics. This paper examines how this composition explores exiting research in interaction and communication between instruments and digital sound processing discourse to produce a unique music mixed-media score, to explore the sonic possibilities of a multi-timbrical instrument with the integration of the visual gestures of an accessible device using processes of real-time gestural mimesis.Keywords: Music, Electroacoustic, Live Electronics, Percussion. Real Time Discourse Based on Digital Sound Processes Designing BehaviourThe concept of real time processes has been extensively explored and discussed in composition and improvisation environments [1]. However the integration of wearable devices on percussion performers as an extension of them, especially in percussion pieces, opened a scope for another twist, as methodologies and research from the field of Acousmatic Music and performance explorations were introduced. To explain the integration between the wireless interface and the traditional use of mallets in percussion instruments, we start with the music score, which is designed to precise both uses.Each percussionist has attached to his arm the Wii remote control in order to achieve a new parameter in movements and gestures (Fig. 1). Because the application runs as an organic sequence of events (DSP processes) and determines a collaborative distribution for the performers, a standalone Max MSP patch [2] was designed as a start point in the managing of processes. In order to connect the Wii dates with Max MSP a specific library object, named aka.wiiremote [3] have been used. This object allows a stable data transfer via Bluetooth. Each percussionist activate/deactivate their own events list using the 'A' button on Wii remote control.

IntroductionSex work is a common phenomenon, but socially invisible and stigmatized. Due to exposure to work‐related risks, sex workers (SWs) are vulnerable to developing health problems. However, little attention has been paid to their mental health. The purpose of this systematic review was to synthesize the existing literature on mental health and to explore risk factors related to psychopathology in sex workers.MethodsA systematic review (CRD42021268990) was conducted on the Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and PsycInfo for peer reviewer papers published between 2010 and 2022. The Newcastle‐Ottawa Scale (NOS) was used to examine the quality of the studies. Of the 527 studies identified, 30 met the inclusion criteria.ResultsMental health problems were prevalent among sex workers. Depression was the most common mental health problem; however, other psychological problems were also high, including anxiety, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation. Sex workers are exposed to numerous work‐related risks, including violence and high‐risk sexual behaviors. Despite the high prevalence of mental health problems, SWs often encounter significant barriers to accessing healthcare services.ConclusionThese results suggest the need to focus on preventive measures to promote psychological well‐being among sex workers.