Inflammation and Trauma-Related Psychopathology in Syrian and Iraqi Refugees

Grasser, Lana Ruvolo; Burghardt, Paul; Daugherty, Ana M.; Amirsadri, Alireza; Javanbakht, Arash

doi:10.3390/bs10040075

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“… 49 For health status, the HTQ, 36–43 Hopkins Symptoms Checklist 25 (HSCL-25; screens for anxiety and depression), 39 , 50–52 Impact of Event Scale (IES), 27 , 53 , 54 and Refugee Health Screener (RHS; screens for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and levels of distress that correlate with suicidal ideation) 55 , 56 are notable to mention. Multiple studies have shown good reliability of the PTSD Checklist (PCL); 26 , 50 , 57 , 58 for children, some have effectively used the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED), 59–63 and the posttraumatic stress interview for children (KID-PIN) has recently been developed and validated in displaced children from the Middle East. 64 Others have been developed and tested for specific populations, and are described in additional review papers 25 and guidelines for refugee health screening.…”

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Addressing Mental Health Concerns in Refugees and Displaced Populations: Is Enough Being Done?

Grasser¹

2022

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There are over 82.4 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, about a quarter of whom are resettling as refugees. In the wake of the global refugee crisis spurred by conflict, religious and political persecution, human rights violations, and climate disasters, a mental health has crisis followed. Not only does trauma experienced in home countries and as part of forced migration affect mental health, so too do post-migration traumatic events, discrimination, lack of access to quality and affordable healthcare and housing, and acculturation. To address mental health concerns in refugees and displaced populations, collective action is needed not only from health care providers but also from mental health researchers, funders, journals, resettlement agencies, government entities, and humanitarian organizations. The present review highlights the work of numerous scholars and organizations with the goal of understanding the mental health concerns of forcibly displaced persons within and across ecological systems. The present review seeks to bring attention to the experiences of forcibly displaced persons, summarize the growing body of research understanding the acute and chronic effects of forced displacement and possible interventions, and give a call to action for all members of the global community at every level to engage in joint efforts to improve mental health in refugees and displaced persons. Notably, there is a need for more interventions at the familial and community level that serve not only as treatment but also as prevention. Smartphone-based interventions, mind-body modalities, and interventions delivered by lay and non-clinician community members hold promise. Numerous strides could be made in refugee mental health and treatment when funding agencies include these goals in their research priorities. Despite the challenges they have faced, persons who resettle as refugees are incredibly resilient and deserve to be afforded every right, opportunity, dignity, and respect.

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Addressing Mental Health Concerns in Refugees and Displaced Populations: Is Enough Being Done?

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2022

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“…They showed that children’s histories of attachment with their mothers correlate with their sCRP levels, and disorganized and avoidant regulatory behaviors were associated with significantly higher levels of salivary CRP when facing a stressor. Grasser et al ( 53 ) conducted a study on 36 incoming Iraqi and Syrian refugees and found that greater symptom severity of anxiety, depression, and PTSD were associated with higher levels of sCRP. The relationship between the variables weren’t significant.…”

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The Role of Salivary C-Reactive Protein in Systemic and Oral Disorders: A Systematic Review

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Med. J. Islam. Republ. Iran

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“…Data for this study were collected as part of a longitudinal study of Syrian and Iraqi refugees who were recruited within 1 month of their arrival to the United States 13 14 15 16 17 and are continuing to be followed for up to 5 years postresettlement. 18 Data for the present study were collected 1 to 2 years ( M = 1.7 years) postresettlement.…”

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Relationship between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Sleep Disturbances in Syrian Refugees in the United States

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Background Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with disturbed sleep. However, the impact of sleep disturbances and PTSD symptomology in refugee populations is not well known. This study examined how PTSD-related sleep symptoms and overall sleep quality were impacted by previous and current traumatic and stressful experiences. Methods Adult Syrian refugees living in Southeast Michigan were assessed via scheduled in-home interviews. Overall sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. PTSD-related sleep disturbances were measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Addendum. The presence of PTSD symptomatology was assessed via self-report using the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist. The Life Events Checklist for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition-5 screened for prior traumatic events experienced and the Postmigration Living Difficulties Questionnaire was assessed for postmigration stressors. Correlational analysis was conducted between overall sleep quality, PTSD symptom severity, and previous trauma experienced. A stepwise linear regression analysis was conducted to examine the role of overall sleep quality, PTSD-specific sleep disturbances, current living difficulties, and the number of preimmigration traumatic events directly experienced or witnessed due to the presence of overall PTSD symptomology. Results A total of 53 adults completed the study. PTSD-disturbed sleep was found to be positively associated with overall poor sleep quality (r = 0.42, p < 0.01), PTSD symptomology (r = 0.65, p < 0.01), and current living difficulties (r = 0.37, p < 0.05). The PTSD-related sleep disturbances (B = 0.66, p < 0.01) and postmigration living difficulties (B = 0.44, p < 0.01) were found to be the strongest predictors of PTSD symptoms. Conclusion Disturbed sleep is strongly associated with current stressful experiences and PTSD symptomology among Syrian refugees.

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Inflammation and Trauma-Related Psychopathology in Syrian and Iraqi Refugees

Cited by 11 publications

References 60 publications

Addressing Mental Health Concerns in Refugees and Displaced Populations: Is Enough Being Done?

Addressing Mental Health Concerns in Refugees and Displaced Populations: Is Enough Being Done?

The Role of Salivary C-Reactive Protein in Systemic and Oral Disorders: A Systematic Review

Relationship between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Sleep Disturbances in Syrian Refugees in the United States

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