CE Credit: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: How to Support Healing

Prevalence and correlates of probable post-traumatic stress disorder and common mental disorders in a population with a high prevalence of HIV in Zimbabwe

“…As ‘kufungisisa kwe njodzi’ (the local term for PTSD or PTSD symptoms, literally translated as ‘thinking too much due to having experienced a trauma’) is pervasive but not recognized as a condition that can be treated, many people will not seek help, thereby increasing the likelihood of developing PTSD (Clark, 1997; Flannery, 2001). Our findings demonstrate an association of PTSD with a negative life event in the past 6 months, and symptoms of CMDs.…”

Effectiveness of psychoeducation intervention on post‐traumatic stress disorder and coping styles of earthquake survivors

“…The needs of individuals who experienced trauma vary. It is important to find methods for patients to control their own life (Clark 1997). Medication treatment together with counselling focusing on the individual's needs will enable achieving positive results in these patients.…”

Effects of trauma on children: occupational therapy to support recovery

“…Helping them problem-solve consequences of their actions and encouraging positive attitudes will restore adaptive functioning. Data overwhelmingly suggest that family coherence and social support after trauma have a significant impact on psychosocial behaviour (Clark, 1997;Mollica et al, 1997;Rossman et al, 1997).…”

“…The impact of trauma on the lives of children is overlooked at the risk of increasing numbers of adults with depression, eating disorders, phobias, substance abuse and disrupted interpersonal relationships (Meichenbaum, 1994;Clark, 1997). These conditions are often considered to be manifestations of untreated post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and interpreted as ways of coping with the traumatic event (Clark, 1997).…”

“…These conditions are often considered to be manifestations of untreated post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and interpreted as ways of coping with the traumatic event (Clark, 1997). Other factors, such as the child's level of environmental support, their previous level of adjustment and ability to cope in general, will influence their response to trauma (Johnson, 1989).…”