Inner Peace needs of male psychiatric patients in post-war Croatia are associated with their needs to clarify open issues in their life and their needs for forgiveness DOI Creative Commons

Andrijana Glavas,

Arndt Büssing, Klaus Baumann

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Sept. 18, 2023

More than 25 years after the end of Balkan war, many people belonging to post-war population are still traumatized by war events and have been treated for post-traumatic stress disorder or other psychiatric diagnoses. We were interested in their Inner Peace needs, how these relate indicators mental health, needs clarify open processes lives forgive be forgiven.In a cross-sectional survey with standardized questionnaires (i.e., SpNQ, PCL-M, HADS, BMLSS), 638 male patients who seven centers Croatia enrolled. 68% diagnosed PTSD 32% had Most actively participated (79%), 60% whole period.Strong "immerse into beauty nature" stated 47%, "dwell at place quietness peace" 66%, "find inner 57%. These highest men diagnoses as compared slightly lower active during period shorter phases participation. Regression analyses dependent variable revealed that Clarification/Forgiveness best predictor, further influences symptoms life satisfaction, explaining altogether 49% variance. The predictors perceived burden, depressive symptoms, religious trust, duration participation, variance.In Croatian participants clinical treatment decades indicate ongoing intention let go disturbing experiences find states peace, particularly specific places peace. can considered metaphors longing wholeness, integrity, safety, contrast impact unresolved issues. Thus, apart from psychotherapeutic treatment, sheltered nature, inspiration, reconciliation might elements improve difficult situation victims suffering experiences.

Language: Английский

Temperament, Character, and Subjective Well-Being in Croatian War Veterans Suffering From Posttraumatic Stress Disorder DOI
Nenad Jakšić, Branka Aukst Margetić, Ivona Šimunović Filipčić

et al.

The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 208(4), P. 340 - 343

Published: March 28, 2020

Abstract Subjective well-being is decreased in war-affected populations. However, no previous research has investigated the role of temperament and character dimensions life satisfaction among war veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study enrolled 148 Croatian male being treated for combat-related PTSD. The participants completed Beck Depression Inventory–Second Edition, Satisfaction Life Scale, Temperament Character Inventory–Revised. Two multivariate regression analyses as a dependent variable dimensions, respectively, predictor variables, were performed. harm avoidance novelty seeking well self-directedness cooperativeness unique predictors satisfaction, while controlling influence depressive symptoms, education level, employment status. Given personality on routine assessment these might help to establish individually tailored treatment

Language: Английский

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The Impact of Group Psychotherapy on the Mental Health of Servicemen with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder DOI Creative Commons
Liudmyla Motoziuk,

Наталія Чорна,

Maryna Lukashuk

et al.

International Journal of Statistics in Medical Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13, P. 245 - 258

Published: Nov. 25, 2024

Being in a combat zone negatively affects the psycho-emotional state of servicemen, which can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The purpose study is determine whether group psychotherapy effective reducing symptoms military personnel. research methodology presented by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5, World Health Organization Quality Life Instrument, and statistical methods (ANOVA, Levene’s test, Mann-Whitney U-test). results showed that therapy effectively reduced posttraumatic from 42.5 (SD = 6.1) 31.2 5.7). practical significance obtained lies possibility their use treatment Prospects further lie studying treating other mental disorders people affected war.

Language: Английский

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Patient journey of civilian adults diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder—A chart review study DOI Creative Commons
Lori L. Davis,

Annette Urganus,

Patrick Gagnon‐Sanschagrin

et al.

Current Medical Research and Opinion, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 40(3), P. 505 - 516

Published: Jan. 23, 2024

Objective To assess the journey of individuals from experiencing a traumatic event through onset symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Language: Английский

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The impact of in-service physical injury or illness on the mental health of military veterans DOI

Celia Hynes,

Lisa Scullion, Cormac Lawler

et al.

BMJ Military Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 169(e1), P. e51 - e54

Published: March 4, 2021

Background Each year approximately 2000 UK service personnel are medically discharged with physical and/or psychological injury or illness. While there is much research on both and injury, the challenges of transition relating to intersection between two has received less attention. This article reports first phase a 2-year funded study aim understand lived experiences veterans who have been from illness impacts this their mental health. Methods Using qualitative methodology, 22 had within last 8 years were interviewed identify key aspects experience process. Results The highlights themes: how some adjusted life condition; and, intersections that became apparent faced shaped by process way in which medical discharge was conducted. Conclusions Consideration improvements could influence better outcomes for those left later find themselves struggling health issues.

Language: Английский

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Translocator protein 18 kDa: a potential therapeutic biomarker for post traumatic stress disorder DOI

Zhi-Kun Qiu,

Xu Liu, Yong Chen

et al.

Metabolic Brain Disease, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 35(5), P. 695 - 707

Published: March 14, 2020

Language: Английский

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Inner Peace needs of male psychiatric patients in post-war Croatia are associated with their needs to clarify open issues in their life and their needs for forgiveness DOI Creative Commons

Andrijana Glavas,

Arndt Büssing, Klaus Baumann

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Sept. 18, 2023

More than 25 years after the end of Balkan war, many people belonging to post-war population are still traumatized by war events and have been treated for post-traumatic stress disorder or other psychiatric diagnoses. We were interested in their Inner Peace needs, how these relate indicators mental health, needs clarify open processes lives forgive be forgiven.In a cross-sectional survey with standardized questionnaires (i.e., SpNQ, PCL-M, HADS, BMLSS), 638 male patients who seven centers Croatia enrolled. 68% diagnosed PTSD 32% had Most actively participated (79%), 60% whole period.Strong "immerse into beauty nature" stated 47%, "dwell at place quietness peace" 66%, "find inner 57%. These highest men diagnoses as compared slightly lower active during period shorter phases participation. Regression analyses dependent variable revealed that Clarification/Forgiveness best predictor, further influences symptoms life satisfaction, explaining altogether 49% variance. The predictors perceived burden, depressive symptoms, religious trust, duration participation, variance.In Croatian participants clinical treatment decades indicate ongoing intention let go disturbing experiences find states peace, particularly specific places peace. can considered metaphors longing wholeness, integrity, safety, contrast impact unresolved issues. Thus, apart from psychotherapeutic treatment, sheltered nature, inspiration, reconciliation might elements improve difficult situation victims suffering experiences.

Language: Английский

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