scholarly journals In support of appropriate psychological debriefing

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle O'Toole ◽  
Walter Eppich
Author(s):  
Teresa M. Au ◽  
Caroline Silva ◽  
Eileen M. Delaney ◽  
Brett T. Litz

This chapter provides an overview of individual and small group-based approaches for prevention and early intervention of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Using the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) classification system for preventive interventions of mental disorders (universal, selective, and indicated), we describe individual and small group early interventions and review the effectiveness of these strategies. Specifically, psychological debriefing, psychological first aid, and psychoeducation have been used as selective interventions targeting individuals exposed to trauma with varying degrees of success. However, there is strong empirical support for using cognitive behavioral therapy as an indicated preventive intervention to help symptomatic individuals in the weeks or months following traumatic exposure. A review of the literature also suggests that future research should explore different modes of delivery and devote more attention to determining the best time to intervene after traumatic exposure.


2000 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Deahl ◽  
Michael Srinivasan ◽  
Norman Jones ◽  
Janice Thomas ◽  
Carl Neblett ◽  
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Author(s):  
Beverley Raphael ◽  
Robert J. Ursano

1993 ◽  
Vol 163 (5) ◽  
pp. 660-665 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Stallard ◽  
Fergus Law

There is a perceived need for schools and casualty departments to receive appropriate information and guidelines in order to minimise the effect of PTSD. A recommended screening battery for PTSD was administered at the start of a two-session debriefing group and again three months later to a group of seven young survivors of a minibus accident. No studies using this screen other than those of shipping disasters have been reported to date. Screen scores were compared with those of survivors of the cruise ship Jupiter. No significant differences were found between minibus survivors when assessed at six months (before intervention), and Jupiter survivors, who when assessed at five months had already undergone debriefing. Post-debriefing assessment of minibus survivors demonstrated significant reductions on all measures.


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