The stress of war. Recommendations for the protection of mental health and wellbeing for both Ukrainian refugees as well as Poles supporting them
Psychiatr Pol. 2023 Aug 31;57(4):729-746. doi: 10.12740/PP/156157. Epub 2023 Aug 31.ABSTRACTThe presence of large numbers of Ukrainians looking for refuge in Poland is a new experience for Poles. The ongoing war and the uncertainty of the situation of those displaced may cause anxiety and lead to stressful reactions, exacerbated by endlessly circulating information on hostilities. Therefore, the sense of security may be threatened not only among Ukrainians who have fled to Poland, but also among people who support Ukrainians, who offer them help and shelter. Prolonged support, if not accompanied by proper selfcare can incr...
Source: Psychiatria Polska - January 3, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Lidia Zab łocka-Żytka Michalis Lavdas Source Type: research
The position statement of the Working Group on the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorders in adults
Psychiatr Pol. 2023 Aug 31;57(4):705-727. doi: 10.12740/PP/166172. Epub 2023 Aug 31.ABSTRACTPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental distress that occurs after participation in traumatic event such as the experience of natural disaster, car accident, terrorist attack or armed conflict, being a victim of sexual assault, tortured, physically abused, traumatized or being in any other life-threatening situation. The trauma victim does not always have to be in the position of the o directly threatened with physical harm. The disorder may be developed also as a result of an acute reaction to stress caused by participati...
Source: Psychiatria Polska - January 3, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tytus Koweszko Bogdan de Barbaro Bernadetta Izydorczyk Agnieszka Mastalerz-Migas Jerzy Samochowiec Agata Szulc Adrianna Kowalska Katarzyna Wachowska Piotr Ga łecki Source Type: research
The position statement of the Working Group on the diagnosis of the post-traumatic stress disorders in adults
Psychiatr Pol. 2023 Aug 31;57(4):681-704. doi: 10.12740/PP/158042. Epub 2023 Aug 31.ABSTRACTExperiencing a situation of extreme danger can lead to serious stress disorders (such as PTSD) that can affect both the victims and the professional helpers. Military operations in Ukraine in the first half of 2022 started an ongoing migration crisis, resulting in the displacement of approximately 3.5 million people to Poland. It is indicated that post-traumatic stress disorders may affect up to one third of adult refugees. Exposure to traumatic stress related to assault, limitation of basic resources, fear, insecurity, death, and a...
Source: Psychiatria Polska - January 3, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tytus Koweszko Bogdan de Barbaro Bernadetta Izydorczyk Agnieszka Mastalerz-Migas Jerzy Samochowiec Agata Szulc Adrianna Kowalska Katarzyna Wachowska Piotr Ga łecki Source Type: research
Ukrainian Healthcare Professionals' Experiences During Operation Gunpowder: Implications for Increasing and Enhancing Training Partnerships
Mil Med. 2024 Jan 2:usad484. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usad484. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBecause of the diverse backgrounds of their healthcare professionals, Ukrainian military medicine needs expanded and enhanced military medical training to increase their readiness in the war against Russia. During March 2023, eight Ukrainian healthcare professionals participated in Operation Gunpowder, a high-fidelity prolonged casualty care simulation conducted by the USU as a part of its Military Unique Curriculum. In order to evaluate their experiences, we interviewed each healthcare professional and analyzed the data to determine co...
Source: Military Medicine - January 2, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jonathan T Shumaker Cynthia Shen Rebekah Cole Source Type: research
