Contemporary
psychopathology
is
grounded
in
the
assumption
that
diagnostic
categories
are
characterized
by
discrete
sets
of
individual
symptoms.
As
such,
considerable
resources
have
been
invested
over
past
half-century
to
identify
and
refine
these
sets.
There
a
counter-tradition,
however,
emphasizes
symptom
heterogeneity,
especially
for
internalizing
disorders.
This
heterogeneity
can
be
observed
both
within
sufferers
across
groups
different
sociocultural
contexts.
Rather
than
understanding
this
as
problem
need
solution,
we
argue
variability
presentation
an
essential
feature
distress:
disorders
are,
their
essence,
shape-shifters.
We
begin
describing
examples
similarities
differences
distress
cultural-historical
Then,
address
complex
nature
symptoms
physiological,
psychological,
cultural
phenomena
experienced,
interpreted,
remembered,
anticipated,
highlighting
potential
mechanisms
at
each
level
analysis.
not
boundless,
also
consider
constraints
afford
more
uniform
presentations
stabilize
historical
changes.
The
literature
on
shaping
psychological
functioning
recruited
throughout
illustrate
ways
conceptualize
study
heterogeneity.
Understanding
shape-shifters
has
transform
our
approach
psychopathology,
bringing
rapidly-growing
variation
very
center
how
distress.
PLOS mental health.,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(3), P. e0000094 - e0000094
Published: Aug. 2, 2024
The
past
two
decades
have
seen
a
surge
in
violent
conflicts
worldwide,
leading
to
238,000
conflictrelated
fatalities
2022
alone
[1].This
challenges
the
perception
that
conflict
is
limited
'unstable'
regions,
highlighting
its
global
reach.Active
wars
Ukraine,
Sudan
and
Palestine
drawn
attention
onto
even
further.Beyond
immediate
death
tolls,
enduring
psychosocial
impacts
are
profound,
with
conditions
like
Post
Traumatic
Stress
Disorder
(PTSD)
affecting
millions
[2,3].During
last
World
Health
Assembly,
Organization
approved
crucial
resolution
integrate
mental
health
support
(MHPSS)
across
all
stages
of
emergencies,
including
conflicts,
disasters,
humanitarian
crises.The
distant
recent
experience
from
zones
raises
doubt
on
whether
local
healthcare
systems
external
interventions
needed
skills
deliver
times
crisis
[4].
Current
gaps
trainingPsychiatric
training
often
lacks
comprehensive
education
conflict-related
health.A
US
survey
revealed
only
20%
psychology
doctoral
programs
offer
trauma-focused
[5].Similarly,
Canadian
study
found
significant
preparing
residents
handle
warinduced
trauma
[6].Despite
some
George
Washington
University's
(GMH)
initiative,
which
includes
rotations
zones,
these
exceptions
rather
than
norm
[7].The
lack
means
many
clinicians
ill-prepared
deal
complex
needs
populations
affected
by
conflict.For
example,
traditional
psychiatric
focuses
PTSD
without
addressing
other
common
such
as
depression,
anxiety,
substance
abuse.Furthermore,
rarely
include
components
cultural
competence,
for
effectively
treating
refugees
migrants
who
may
different
expressions
psychological
distress.
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
165, P. 105859 - 105859
Published: Aug. 17, 2024
Anisman,
H.,
Doubad,
D.,
Asokumar,
A.
&
Matheson,
K.
Psychosocial
and
neurobiological
aspects
of
the
worldwide
refugee
crisis:
From
vulnerability
to
resilience.
NEUROSCI
BIOBEHAV
REV,
XXXX.
Immigration
occurs
between
countries
either
obtain
employment,
for
family
reunification
or
escape
violence
other
life-threatening
conditions.
Refugees
asylum
seekers
are
often
obligated
overcome
a
uniquely
challenging
set
circumstances
prior
during
migration.
Settlement
following
immigration
may
pose
yet
another
stressors
related
acculturation
host
country,
as
well
financial
insecurity,
discrimination,
language
barriers,
social
isolation.
Here
we
discuss
multiple
consequences
experiences,
focusing
on
health
disturbances
that
frequently
develop
in
adults
children.
Aside
from
psychosocial
influences,
immigration-related
challenges
cause
hormonal,
inflammatory
immune,
microbiota
changes
favor
psychological
physical
illnesses.
Some
biological
alterations
subject
modification
by
epigenetic
changes,
which
have
implications
intergenerational
trauma
transmission,
might
disruptions
parenting
behaviors
dysfunction.
Despite
hardships
experienced,
many
immigrants
their
families
exhibit
positive
adjustment
after
resettlement.
We
provide
information
diminish
impacts
associated
with
offer
strength-based
approaches
foster
Psychotherapy Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 17
Published: Jan. 24, 2024
Objective:
Addressing
ethnic-cultural
topics
during
the
process
of
psychotherapy,
i.e.
broaching,
is
considered
highly
important
for
ethnic
minority
clients
who
consult
mental
health
care
services.
Surprisingly
little
known,
however,
about
clients'
perception
a
therapist's
broaching
qualities,
and
how
construction
translates
into
behavioural
acts
therapist
may
display.
psychopraxis neuropraxis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(3), P. 145 - 149
Published: April 3, 2024
Zusammenfassung
Die
ökologische
Wende
der
Gesellschaft
hat
nicht
nur
die
Medizin,
sondern
auch
Psychiatrie
erfasst.
So
Aufruf
DGPPN
(Deutsche
für
und
Psychotherapie,
Psychosomatik
Nervenheilkunde)
zu
einer
„Ökologischen
Psychiatrie“
fachexterne,
fachintern
viele
Gründe:
Extremwetterereignisse
wirken
sich
direkt
auf
das
gehäufte
Auftreten
psychischer
Erkrankungen
aus.
Solastalgie,
Trauer
um
verlorenen
Lebensraum
Klimaangst,
beschreibt
neue
psychische
Syndrome
angesichts
existenziellen
Bedrohung
durch
Klimakrise.
Indirekte
Folgen
des
Klimawandels
wie
Nahrungsmittelknappheit,
ökonomische
Krisen
ungewollte
Migration
stellen
zusätzliche
Risiko-
Belastungsfaktoren
dar.
Eine
nachhaltige
muss
dementsprechend
einen
steigenden
veränderten
Bedarf
einstellen.
Psychiatrische
Behandlungskonzepte
müssen
Prävention
stärker
in
den
Fokus
rücken,
Versorgungssystem
aufrechterhalten
können.
Diese
Initiative
bedarf
einiger
Grundüberlegungen,
eine
fundierte
Aktivität
ermöglichen.
Dabei
sind
mehrere
begriffliche
methodologische
Überlegungen
anzustellen,
einem
praxisrelevanten
profunden
Verständnis
führen
sollen,
denn
zersplitterte
Welterfahrung
ein
konsistentes
Bild
vom
Ist
Soll
Welt
ersetzt
werden,
Kognitionen
Affekte
vor
allem
bei
vulnerablen
Subjekten
harmonisieren.
Archives of Suicide Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 18
Published: April 25, 2025
Self-harm
among
children
and
adolescents
is
a
global
public
health
issue,
with
concerning
trends
of
increased
rates
hospital
presenting
self-harm
in
younger
age
groups
(5-12
years).
Few
studies
have
investigated
risk
factors
emerging
preadolescent
populations
(<12
This
study
aimed
to
identify
key
associated
recent
(past
12-months)
preadolescents
years)
compared
(13-18
cross-sectional
case-control
recruited
305
parents/guardians
who
had
child
(aged
5-18
that
(i)
recently
engaged
(case
group)
or
(ii)
never
(control
group).
Participants
completed
an
online
parent-report
questionnaire
assessed
demographic
characteristics
self-harm,
childhood
adversity,
child-parent
relationships,
peer
problematic
digital
media
use.
Data
were
analyzed
using
univariate
multivariate
logistic
regression
analyses.
Poorer
emotion
regulation
(OR
=
1/0.76
1.32),
lower
parental
1/0.83
1.20),
household
income
4.38),
relationships
1.38),
lifetime
suicidal
ideation
20.34)
odds
all
youth
ages.
Higher
parent
education
was
greater
0.02).
Lifetime
mental
diagnosis
7.84)
levels
adversity
0.60)
adolescents.
Coordinated
multi-agency
efforts
are
essential
for
holistically
addressing
common,
modifiable
individual,
social,
socioeconomic
may
help
prevent
onset
young
people.
