A5065415158- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Community Health and Development
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Family Support in Illness
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Sports, Gender, and Society
- Digital Games and Media
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Place Attachment and Urban Studies
- Health and Conflict Studies
- Health Policy Implementation Science
Wayne State University
2021-2025
Importance: The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine marks a critical juncture in series events posing severe threat to the health Ukrainian citizens. While recent reports reveal higher rates PTSD refugees following Russia’s – data for Ukrainians remaining at warfront is inherently difficult access. A primarily elderly demographic, previously Russian-occupied areas near front (UPROANF) are particular risk. Design: Data was sourced from screening questionnaires administered between March 2022...
War and forced migration expose refugees to trauma ongoing stress, often contributing long-term psychological consequences. Typically, exposure is assessed cumulatively; yet, type may better predict outcomes. This study examined the differential impact of cumulative subtypes (victimization, death threat, accidental/injury) on postmigration trajectories posttraumatic stress anxiety in refugees. Seventy-seven Syrian (88.3%) Iraqi (9.1%) adult self-reported prior symptoms at time arrival United...
Abstract Trauma impacts a vast percentage of the global population, with women disproportionally affected by trauma‐related disorders—a disparity not explained exposure alone. Identifying mechanisms associated this inequity is critical to advancing preventative and responsive treatment. Blunted cortisol reactivity psychosocial stress represents one possible mechanism, though influence sex specific dimensions trauma on condition are underinvestigated. This study examined roles sex,...
War and natural disasters lead to forced migration - increased risk of adverse psychological outcomes in approximately 1% the global population. Though recent years have brought a greater understanding consequences war exposure on mental health for refugee children, little is known about longitudinal developmental impact these experiences youth.The aim this study was assess effect direct and/or combat trajectories symptoms related anxiety post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Syrian Iraqi...
Trauma exposure-a contributor to psychological risk for refugee youth-is typically assessed using cumulative indices; however, recent findings indicate that trauma type may better predict outcomes. This study investigated the utility of two methods classifying exposure-cumulative and exposure specific types (i.e., subtypes)-in predicting severity symptoms related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) anxiety youth.
Fear- and trauma-related conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) social phobia, often manifest socially avoidant behaviours, which commonly contribute to occupational disability transdiagnostically. While gold-standard treatments (i.e. exposure therapy, psychotropic medications) are effective, they hindered by high dropout rates limited impact on real-world functioning. Furthermore, most existing interventions only target symptom reduction, with few addressing...
Intentional recovery communities, such as Clubhouses, exist physical spaces for individuals living with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was necessary these facilities rapidly convert virtual platforms. The aim of this study assess extent which Clubhouse communities impacted well-being their members during initial weeks pandemic-related closures. Two hundred eighty nine across 19 countries responded weekly measures engagement, contact other members,...
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Purpose Arab Americans experience higher rates of mental illness and lower treatment compared to the general population. While some factors leading this disparity have been proposed, data in literature remains lacking. This study aims explore health perspectives living Southeastern Michigan regarding barriers treatment, resource preferences telemental preferences. Design/methodology/approach Responses were collected through an anonymous bilingual Qualtrics survey from both non-Arab...
Purpose: Arab Americans are one of the largest ethnic groups in United States. The mental health and opinions on health, however, remain understudied despite higher rates illness lower treatment. Unique cultural conceptualizations may generate stigma, contributing to disparities This study aimed assess attitudes perspectives regarding order address barriers Methods:Using an anonymous bilingual Qualtrics survey, we assessed non-Arab participants (n = 294; ages 18+) their causes stigma towards...
Though the efficacy of Clubhouse model's interventions and practices in supporting recovery from serious mental illness (SMI) have been demonstrated by prior research, causal mechanisms theory driving these outcomes yet to be comprehensively defined. This article aims synthesize existing knowledge methods define a unified social practice, outline its role SMI recovery, discuss future implications.