http://www.victimsofcrime.com.au Compensation & Counseling Services Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:35:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It has been estimated by the World Health Organization that suicide is the eighth leading cause of death. While more women attempt suicide more men die from suicide by a factor of almost 5:1. Risk factors for suicide include domestic violence, low socioeconomic status, low education, unemployment, increasing age and marriage. ... http://www.victimsofcrime.com.au/domestic-violence-and-suicide/ Victims of Crime Counselling Services is attempting to promote a Say No to Criminal Violence Day on the 21st of August of each year. In order to achieve this objective we need support from the public and the media. If you would like to be involved in the promotion and ... http://www.victimsofcrime.com.au/say-no-to-criminal-violence/ Post trauma some people go onto to develop certain worldviews including the following: 1. The world is very dangerous. 2. I have no control over situations. 3. I am responsible for what has happened. Cognitive Therapy aims to modify cognitive distortions arising post trauma thereby reducing the intensity of the associated emotional reaction. It ... http://www.victimsofcrime.com.au/cognitive-schemas-and-trauma/ A recent study of multigenerational family members initially exposed to trauma has suggested that the genetic makeup of some individuals makes them more vulnerable to PTSD, depression and anxiety. This study suggested that around 40% of variation shown in PTSD sufferers was acountable in terms of gentic factors and the ... http://www.victimsofcrime.com.au/heritability-in-ptsd-depression-and-anxiety/ Recent research has suggested that increased arousal, rapid heart and respiration rates, at the time of trauma may predict subsequent Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Elevated heart rate and respiration rate immediately following a traumatic event are shown to be associated  with subsequent PTSD, suggesting a possible starting point for examining the ... http://www.victimsofcrime.com.au/increased-arousal-and-ptsd/ Bereavement is often seen as distict from depression and subsequently not warranting the same concern for treatment. In fact there is little distinction in the depression that occurs as the result of death or as the result of other negative life events. Treatment considerations should be based on such factors as ... http://www.victimsofcrime.com.au/bereavement-depression/ Victims of crime who do not have a trauma or psychiatric history and who have a good support system and reasonable life circumstances and are motivated for treatment are those most likely to benefit from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. When victims present with co-morbid conditions, such as depression and substance abuse issues, treatments for ... http://www.victimsofcrime.com.au/treating-ptsd-with-cbt/ Approximately 10% of all children in developed countries are victims of abuse. The impact of such abuse is often long lasting with victims often adopting criminal and addictive behaviours in later life. Only about half of all suspected child abuse is currently being reported to authorities. If you are aware that a child is ... http://www.victimsofcrime.com.au/child-abuse-statistics/ Mental health outcomes following serious trauma may be influenced by a strong 'sense of purpose' by the victim. If a victim has a sense of a higher purpose in life, and has a sense of control over their life, their chances of recovery post trauma may be enhanced. Individuals who show resilence, ... http://www.victimsofcrime.com.au/purpose-in-life-predicts-trauma-outcome/ 50% of heart failure patients are depressed during the history of their disease. Patients with Cardiac Defibrillators are twice as likely to die within 5 years if they also suffer from Posttaumatic Stress Disorder. Both Clinical Depression and Posttraumatic Stree should be considered in the treatment of patients with heart disease. http://www.victimsofcrime.com.au/psychological-disorders-cardiovascular-disease/