Search for dissertations about: "Anxiety post-traumatic stress disorder"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words Anxiety post-traumatic stress disorder.

2. 1. Post-traumatic stress disorder : neurobiology and effects of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing

   Author : Göran Högberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The aim of this study was to evaluate a new psychotherapy method, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to study the biological reactions in PTSD during a script-driven symptom provocation. PTSD is a disorder that may occur after a major psychological trauma. READ MORE

4. 2. Psychiatric History and Adaptation in Burn Injured Patients

   Author : Johan Dyster-Aas; Lisa Ekselius; Bengt Gerdin; Mimmie Willebrand; Ulrik Malt; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Psychiatry; Burns; Coping; Depression; Health Status; Outcome assessment; Personality; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; Psychiatric Disorders; Pruritus; Rehabilitation; Injuries; Psykiatri;

   Abstract : The intertwined relationship between physical and psychological problems is a topic of much interest in the rehabilitation of severely injured patients, e.g. after a burn. The present study aims at gaining further knowledge concerning the impact of psychological factors and psychiatric morbidity on short and long-term adaptation after burn injury. READ MORE

5. 3. Individually tailored internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy for adolescents, young adults and older adults with anxiety

   Author : Kristin Silfvernagel; Gerhard Andersson; Per Carlbring; Malin Gren Landell; Ida Flink; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; internet-based treatment; cognitive behavioural therapy;

   Abstract : Anxiety disorders share the feature of excessive fear, anxiety and related behavioural disturbances. Fear is defined as the emotional response to a real or a perceived imminent threat and anxiety is the anticipation of a future threat. READ MORE

6. 4. Neuropsychological functions in women with borderline personality disorder and a history of suicide attempts

   Author : Liselotte Maurex; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex psychiatric disorder that leads to intense suffering for afflicted individuals, and extensive use of health care resources. Self-injurious and suicidal behaviors are common among individuals diagnosed with BPD, and as many as 10% of these will eventually die from suicide. READ MORE

7. 5. Traumatic episodes related to the genocide period, mental health effects and perceived barriers to care facing young adults in Rwanda

   Author : Lawrence Rugema; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Population based; Traumatic episodes; mental disorders; barriers to care; content analysis; Rwanda;

   Abstract : Aims: To investigate mental health status in a Rwandan population aged 20-35 years, their associations with traumatic episodes experienced during the 1994 genocide and life time, and barriers to care as perceived by health professionals. Methods: The cross-sectional population-based study was conducted using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview tool to investigate prevalence of mental disorders and items from the Harvard Trauma questionnaire for traumatic episodes. READ MORE