Complex post-traumatic stress disorder in asylum seekers and victims of trafficking: treatment considerations

Research Output

Asylum-seekers experience high levels of traumatic events pre, post, and during migration. Polytraumatisation is associated with Complex PTSD (CPTSD), which has not yet been extensively explored in this population. CPTSD is a prevalent and highly disabling disorder requiring culturally sensitive diagnostic and treatment approaches. In this service evaluation, we evidence the high prevalence of CPTSD in an asylum-seeking sample and its association with greater distress. We outline the treatment needs of asylum seekers with CPTSD.

Type:

Article
Date:

01 October 2021
Publication Status:

Published
DOI:

10.1192/bjo.2021.1007
Funders:

Edinburgh Napier Funded

http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/output/2799927 Jowett, S., Argyriou, A., Scherrer, O., Karatzias, T., & Katona, C. (2021). Complex post-traumatic stress disorder in asylum seekers and victims of trafficking: treatment considerations. BJPsych Open, 7(6), https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2021.1007

Citation

Jowett, S., Argyriou, A., Scherrer, O., Karatzias, T., & Katona, C. (2021). Complex post-traumatic stress disorder in asylum seekers and victims of trafficking: treatment considerations. BJPsych Open, 7(6), https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2021.1007