Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz
Volume 59, Issue 5, 2016, Pages 621-626

Sequential traumatization, trauma-related disorders and psychotherapeutic approaches in war-traumatized adult refugees and asylum seekers in Germany [Sequenzielle Traumatisierungen, Traumafolgestörungen und psychotherapeutische Behandlungsansätze bei kriegstraumatisierten erwachsenen Flüchtlingen in Deutschland] (Article)

Böttche M.* , Heeke C. , Knaevelsrud C.
  • a Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie, Freie Universität Berlin, Habelschwerdter Allee 45, Berlin, 14195, Germany, Behandlungszentrum für Folteropfer e. V., Berlin, Germany
  • b Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie, Freie Universität Berlin, Habelschwerdter Allee 45, Berlin, 14195, Germany, Behandlungszentrum für Folteropfer e. V., Berlin, Germany
  • c Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie, Freie Universität Berlin, Habelschwerdter Allee 45, Berlin, 14195, Germany

Abstract

The impact of war and violence on the mental and physical health of the civilian population is immense. Traumatization is often experienced sequentially, which leads to a higher risk for developing trauma-related disorders (PTSD, depression, chronic pain). Refugees traumatized by war experience specific stressors related to their status of residence (e. g., application hearing, length of the asylum procedure). Together with limited access to health care, these constitute additional risk factors for developing somatic and psychological illnesses. Adequate treatment for this highly vulnerable group requires a multimodal approach facilitated by translators. According to the S3 guidelines (S3-Richtlinien), trauma-adapted psychotherapeutic treatment has to be complemented by the activities of social workers, by medical treatment, and by legal advice. © 2016, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.

Author Keywords

torture victims posttraumatic stress disorder War Refugees Psychotherapy

Index Keywords

Torture Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic Combat Disorders Germany Health Services Accessibility refugee public health service procedures organization and management Public Health Administration psychotherapy human Humans Refugees psychology health care delivery
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84963706145&doi=10.1007%2fs00103-016-2337-4&partnerID=40&md5=07e3a11dd82caf96955814403fc4f48c
DOI: 10.1007/s00103-016-2337-4
ISSN: 14369990
Cited by: 10
Original Language: German