The Impact of Complex PTSD on Suicide Risk in Patients with Bipolar Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(3), P. 673 - 673

Published: Jan. 24, 2024

Background: Patients with bipolar disorder (BD) are more likely than the general population to experience traumatic events, particularly during childhood, and these may predict be a risk factor for development of complex PTSD (cPTSD). The presence multiple traumas plays relevant role from psychopathological point view, but little is known about effect this have on suicide attempts in patients BD. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted comparing socio-demographic clinical characteristics, recruiting 344 diagnosed BD I II, screened (or absence) cPTSD using International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ). Suicide were assessed directly interview patient’s medical record. Results: results emerging indicate that can considered Furthermore, evidence provided support idea highly prevalent related higher burden. Conclusions: recommend an urgent comprehensive assessment suicidal comorbidity both cPTSD. There crucial demand early intervention initiatives proactive prevention strategies address intricate intersection mental health challenges.

Language: Английский

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Relationship between anxiety sensitivity and post-traumatic stress symptoms in trauma-exposed adults: A meta-analysis

Journal of Anxiety Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 103, P. 102857 - 102857

Published: March 9, 2024

Given the high rate of trauma exposure among general population, it is important to delineate risk factors for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While historically implicated in panic disorder, anxiety sensitivity increasingly found play a role PTSD. The present review investigated size relationship between and PTSD symptoms exposed adults. A systematic search on multiple electronic databases (PTSDpubs, CINAHL, MEDLINE PsycINFO) generated total 1025 records, which 52 (n = 15173) met study inclusion criteria were included our random effects meta-analysis. Our results indicated medium effect (r =.46, 95% CI =.41,.50) symptoms. There was significant between-study heterogeneity. Furthermore, sub-group analyses revealed that design (cross-sectional vs. longitudinal) may significantly moderate association severity. No moderation assessment through interview versus questionnaire, interpersonal non-interpersonal trauma, or low quality. Such patterns are consistent with cognitive models Clinical implications, strengths limitations discussed.

Language: Английский

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Fostering engagement using a wearable for self-tracking assisted psychotherapy with refugees diagnosed with complex PTSD: a feasibility pilot study

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: Feb. 26, 2025

To address the unique challenges faced by refugees diagnosed with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), psychotherapy needs to be personalized. The integration of self-tracking instruments into therapy offers a promising approach personalizing treatment. This feasibility pilot study develops and explores preliminary assisted treatment concept using wearable instrument called One Button Tracker (OBT). OBT is single-purpose instrument, designed track subjectively experienced phenomena. adopted participatory action research design, involving close collaboration between two therapists, CPTSD, team. Quantitative data was collected from qualitative consisted semi-structured post-treatment interviews session logbooks. Reflexive thematic analysis used for interpretation interview data. descriptively. found feasible, marked consistent high engagement as seen in Five themes were generated analyses, across contexts: sessions (navigating precision alliance OBT, usefulness therapy) daily life (paradox awareness, sign treatment, following Doctor's orders). illustrates therapeutic potential integrating CPTSD enhance personalization. findings emphasize necessity an adaptive, personalized approach, vigilance regarding risks, consideration cultural factors. Further needed refine this novel approach.

Language: Английский

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Assessment tools for complex post traumatic stress disorder: a systematic review

International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 27(3), P. 292 - 300

Published: April 17, 2023

Appropriate screening tools are required to accurately detect complex post traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). This systematic review aimed assess and compare measurement tools. A literature search using key words 'complex disorder', 'PTSD', 'assessment' was undertaken on Embase PsychINFO during February 2022 by two reviewers. Inclusion criteria included full text papers between 2002–2022 which evaluated CPTSD assessment Exclusion reviews, editorials, meta-analyses, or conference abstracts. Twenty-two met selection criteria. Thirteen studies used the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ). Two each with Interview (ITI) Symptoms of Scale (SOTS). The Developmental Inventory (DTI), Cameron Complex (CCTI), PTSD Item Set additional Clinician Administered (COPISAC), (ComplexTQ), 8 Minnesota Multiphasic Personality (MMPI) were a single study each. ITQ most thoroughly investigated, validated across different populations, is convenient questionnaire for within clinical setting. Where self-report measures inappropriate, ITI, SOTS, COPISAC interview CPTSD. However, they require further validation should be alongside history examination.

Language: Английский

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Interventions for Trauma-Affected Youth in the Juvenile Justice System: An Overview of Diagnostic, Ethical, and Clinical Challenges and Evidence-Based Treatments

Psychological Injury and Law, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(3), P. 199 - 220

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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