Prevention and treatment of the psychological consequences of trauma in children and adolescents

Vitiello, Benedetto

doi:10.1017/s1121189x00003183

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“…Extension of these and related cognitivebehavioral strategies to home-and community-based treatment for maltreated youths with trauma symptoms has been advocated as well (de Arellano et al 2005;Egeland 2009). Prevention of trauma-related symptoms utilizing these strategies as well as debriefing and psychoeducation has also been implemented, but less so for maltreated children with symptoms of PTSD (Korner et al 2008;Kruczek and Salsman 2006;Vitiello 2004). Child-parent psychotherapy to address sensorimotor disorganization and parenting behaviors has also been shown to be effective for preschoolers exposed to martial violence (Lieberman et al 2005).…”

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Maltreated Youth: A Review of Contemporary Research and Thought

Kearney

Wechsler

Kaur

et al. 2009

Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev

148

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Youths who have been maltreated often experience symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and this special population has received increased attention from researchers. Pathways toward maladaptive effects of maltreatment and PTSD are remarkably similar and reflect specific biological diatheses and psychological vulnerabilities that produce wide-ranging self-regulation deficits. Developmental models of effects of maltreatment and of PTSD are thus increasingly intertwined and have begun to inform specialized assessment and treatment strategies for this population. This review covers key aspects of posttraumatic stress disorder in maltreated youth, including epidemiology, symptomatology, outcome, and risk factors as well as assessment and treatment strategies and challenges for these youths.

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Section: Other Treatmentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Maltreated Youth: A Review of Contemporary Research and Thought

Kearney

Wechsler

Kaur

et al. 2009

Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev

148

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“…While resilience to and recovery from traumatic events are certainly possible [31], there is evidence that for many victims, child abuse can result in severe psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder [32] and can have a significant and long-term impact on the ability to adjust to adult life [33]. In a study of 274 victims of sexual abuse in Ireland, the life prevalence rate for a psychiatric disorder was found to be 80% [34].…”

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Child sexual abuse in religiously affiliated and secular institutions: a retrospective descriptive analysis of data provided by victims in a government-sponsored reappraisal program in Germany

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BackgroundThe disclosure of widespread sexual abuse committed by professional educators and clergymen in institutions in Germany ignited a national political debate, in which special attention was paid to church-run institutions. We wanted to find out whether the nature of the abuse and its effect on victims differed depending on whether the abuse had been experienced in religiously affiliated versus secular institutions.MethodsIn 2010, the German government established a hotline that victims could contact anonymously to describe their experiences of sexual abuse. The information provided by callers was documented and categorized. Our analysis looked at a subset of the data collected, in order to compare the nature of the abuse experienced at three types of institutions: Roman Catholic, Protestant, and non–religiously affiliated. Non-parametric tests were used to compare frequency distributions, and qualitative data were analyzed descriptively.ResultsOf the 1050 victims in our sample, 404 had been in Roman Catholic, 130 in Protestant, and 516 in non-religious institutions. The overall mean age at the time of reporting was 52.2 years. Males (59.8%) outnumbered females. Victims who had been in religiously affiliated institutions were significantly older than those who had been in secular institutions. Almost half the victims had been abused physically as well as sexually, and most victims reported that the abuse had occurred repeatedly and that the assaults had been committed by males. Patterns of abuse (time, type, and extent), and the gender of the offenders did not differ between the three groups. Intercourse was more frequently reported by older victims and by females. Similar percentages of victims in all groups reported current psychiatric diagnoses (depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD). Significantly more victims from Protestant institutions reported having current psychosocial problems.ConclusionThe results suggest that child sexual abuse in institutions is attributable to the nature of institutional structures and to societal assumptions about the rights of children more than to the attitudes towards sexuality of a specific religion. The exploratory data arising from this study may serve as a starting point for building hypotheses, and may point the way toward improvements in prevention and intervention strategies.

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“…Children and adolescents have a high risk of experiencing trauma, including domestic violence, bullying, child abuse, and many types of injury [ 1 ]. Trauma can severely impact physical and mental health in children, and its effect may persist into adulthood [ 2 ].…”

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“…PTSD is a well-known psychiatric disorder in trauma-exposed children, and it consists of three main symptoms: hypervigilance, avoidance, and re-experiences [ 6 ]. PTSD has numerous adverse developmental outcomes, and children and adolescents are affected in cognitive, social, and emotional ways [ 1 , 7 ]. In addition, PTSD increases the risk for other mental illnesses.…”

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confidence: 99%

Promising Effect of the Children in Disaster: Evaluation and Recovery Intervention on Trauma Symptoms and Quality of Life for Children and Adolescents: A Controlled Study

Park,

Lee,

Bae

et al. 2024

Psychiatry Investig

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Objective The Children in Disaster: Evaluation and Recovery (CIDER) program in Korea was developed to treat children and adolescents exposed to trauma. This study aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the CIDER through a comparison with controls.Methods A total of 85 participants consisted of the intervention group (n=41) and control group (n=44). We assessed the changes in trauma-related symptoms, depression, anxiety, and improvements in quality of life before and after the intervention.Results In total, bullying and school violence (44.7%) were the most common trauma, followed by sexual abuse (17.6%). Acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) accounted for 41.2%, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and developmental disorder were the most common comorbidities (51.8%). The symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, and quality of life improved significantly in the intervention group, while the control group did not show significant changes.Conclusion Compared with the control group, the CIDER improved symptoms and quality of life in children and adolescents who had experienced trauma. The CIDER program was practical and easy to apply, even for different ages, types of traumas, and comorbidities.

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Prevention and treatment of the psychological consequences of trauma in children and adolescents

Cited by 3 publications

References 13 publications

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Maltreated Youth: A Review of Contemporary Research and Thought

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Maltreated Youth: A Review of Contemporary Research and Thought

Child sexual abuse in religiously affiliated and secular institutions: a retrospective descriptive analysis of data provided by victims in a government-sponsored reappraisal program in Germany

Promising Effect of the Children in Disaster: Evaluation and Recovery Intervention on Trauma Symptoms and Quality of Life for Children and Adolescents: A Controlled Study

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