Implementing a stabilizing intervention for traumatized refugees in temporary accommodations in South-West Germany - a randomized controlled pilot trial.

ABSTRACT: The prevalence of trauma-related disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as depressive or anxiety disorders, are significantly increased in refugees compared to the general population. This is due to the high risk of burdening and potentially traumatic experiences before, during and after their flight. However, the treatment options for these mental illnesses are significantly limited due to the legal uncertainties surrounding the asylum procedure as well as language and cultural barriers. In this study, a randomized controlled pilot trial was conducted to assess the effectiveness of self-applied audio-based mindfulness and guided imagery techniques for refugees with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder living in temporary accommodations. The symptom burden

SUBMITTER: Rzepka I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11560747 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature