..
Manuskript einreichen arrow_forward arrow_forward ..

Volumen 13, Ausgabe 2 (2024)

Kleiner Rückblick

Emotional Impact of Transitioning Learners with Disabilities: Parental Involvement

Ratika Sakaliya

The emotional impact of transitioning learners with disabilities from one educational setting to another is a multifaceted process that significantly influences the well-being of both the learners and their families. Parental involvement plays a crucial role in navigating the challenges and facilitating the successful transition of learners with disabilities. This study explores the emotional experiences of parents during the transition process, examining the factors that contribute to emotional distress and resilience. Through a comprehensive analysis of existing literature and empirical data, we elucidate the complex interplay between parental involvement, emotional well-being, and the transition outcomes of learners with disabilities. Findings from this study contribute to a deeper understanding of the emotional dynamics inherent in the transition process and inform targeted interventions and support services aimed at promoting positive adjustment and resilience among families of learners with disabilities.
Kleiner Rückblick

Exploring Live Z-score Neurofeedback for PTSD: Feasibility Study

Ratika Sakaliya*

This study explores the feasibility of live Z-score neurofeedback as a novel intervention for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a debilitating psychiatric condition characterized by intrusive memories, hypervigilance and avoidance behaviors, often resulting from exposure to traumatic events. Neurofeedback has emerged as a promising therapeutic approach for PTSD, leveraging real-time feedback of brain activity to modulate neural functioning and reduce symptoms. Live Z-score neurofeedback, which utilizes normative databases to individualize treatment protocols, holds particular promise for enhancing treatment efficacy and personalizing interventions for individuals with PTSD. Through a comprehensive feasibility study, this research aims to evaluate the acceptability, usability and preliminary effectiveness of live Z-score neurofeedback in a sample of individuals with PTSD. Findings from this study have the potential to inform future research and clinical practice in the development and implementation of innovative neurofeedback interventions for PTSD.
Kleiner Rückblick

Exploring Maternal Age, ACEs and Trauma in Sexually Exploited Youth

Peter Tecchino*

Understanding the intersecting factors that contribute to sexual exploitation among youth is critical for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies. This study examines the relationship between maternal age, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma in sexually exploited youth. Through a comprehensive analysis of existing literature and empirical data, we explore how maternal age influences the likelihood of ACEs and subsequent trauma exposure in vulnerable youth populations. Our findings shed light on the complex interplay between maternal characteristics, childhood adversity and the risk of exploitation, offering valuable insights for informing targeted interventions and support services for sexually exploited youth.

Originaler Forschungsartikel

Psychopathological Reactions among Citizen Rescue Volunteers One and Six Months after a Shipwreck Tragedy

Leonidas J. Mantonakis1, Christos Theleritis2, Consantine Psarros1, Maria Vasileiadou2, Sofia Martinaki1 and JoannaDespoina Bergiannaki1,2*

Aim: This study aims to investigate sub-acute (one month after) and persistent (six months after) stress reactions and psychopathological symptoms experienced by citizen rescue volunteers involved in a shipwreck tragedy that occurred in the Aegean Sea near Paros Island, Greece.

Materials and methods: One month (study period 1) and six months following the event (study period 2), a joint task force group of mental health clinicians was organized in order to investigate the psychological consequences of the post- shipwreck rescue operation to the volunteer rescuers. 51 male rescuers (study period 1) and 57 male rescuers (study period 2) who participated as rescue volunteers on the night of the shipwreck were interviewed and assessed with the use of several questionnaires and inventories (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-STAI; Athens Insomnia Scale-AIS; Eysenck Personality Inventory- EPI; Symptom Checklist-90-R-SCL-90-R; Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview-MINI).

Results: During study period 1, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) according to ICD-10 criteria and insomnia were detected in 35.3% and 31.4% of participants respectively. While during study period 2, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and insomnia were detected in 25.5% and 17.6% of rescue volunteers respectively. Participants experiencing PTSD and those who felt sadness during the rescue operation had a significantly higher likelihood of suffering from insomnia.

Conclusion: Psychopathological symptoms observed within one month after a rescue operation remained almost unchanged after six months. Thus, early detection of some personal characteristics, such signs as insomnia and PTSD among rescue volunteers is crucial for immediate treatment and the prevention of long-lasting psychopathology.

Indiziert in

arrow_upward arrow_upward