In a recent study over 30% of trauma victims reported sexual dysfuntion one year post injury, with those suffering the most severe injuries reporting the greatest risk for sexual dysfunction.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression were shown to be very prevalent within patients displaying more dysfunctional behaviour.
In managing sexual dysfunction within trauma victims it may therefore be necessary to treat their depression or posttraumatic stress in order to improve sexual functioning.
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There are two main components of Trauma-Specific Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Restructuring and Exposure Therapy.
Cognitive Restructuring helps victims to re-evaluate traumatic events.
Exposure Therapy helps victims to habituate to the trauma cues.
Children’s treatment sessions involve psychoeducation, affect awareness and regulation, coping skills, exposure therapy and planning for future safety.
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A recent study found that up to 15% of children can experience PTSD and that this condition does not always resolve spontaneously.
PTSD is less obvious in children than in adults as it is more internalized and subtle.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is seen as the most appropriate form of treatment for young children.
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It is estimated that up to 100,000 people were involved in the aftermath of the World Trade Centre terrorist attacks.
Of these it was estimated that 11% met criteria for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, 9% for Depression, 5% for Panic Disorder and 62% for substantial stress reaction. Functional impairment in occupational, social and family life as well as alcohol problems was also found.
It is essential to consider the mental health of disaster workers and to implament early screening and treatment programs as quickly as possible.
A study has recently shown that harsh parenting, low socioeconomic status and physical aggression by parents leads to a higher risk of further victimization of these children by others.
Harsh parenting may cause as well as be a result of a child’s aggression. A child may learn that aggression is a way to get what they want.
Parents should reduce aggressive behaviours to minimize the risk of their children being victimized by others.
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