”Stress Management versus Cognitive Restructuring in trauma-affected refugees–a pragmatic randomised study”

In mid-2015 the number of refugees worldwide was the highest in 20 years (UNHCR,  2016). A systematic review by Steel et al. found that the proportion of refugees suffering from trauma-related mental health problems, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, is as high as 30% (Steel et al., 2009). Thus, the demand for effective treatment for this group is expected to increase rapidly over the coming years. We also know that trauma-affected refugees often show a complex symptom pattern probably reflecting the long time period with traumatic events, the high number of traumatic events experienced as well as the characteristics of the trauma (Palic et al., 2016; Teodorescu et al., 2012).
Source: Psychiatry Research - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research