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Understanding Mental Health Problems from a Trauma-Informed Perspective
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Understanding Mental Health Problems from a Trauma-Informed Perspective

A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 707

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Hong Wang Fung

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School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Interests: trauma; complex PTSD; dissociation; mental health; psychosocial care
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Dr. Anson Kai Chun Chau

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School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Sydney 2052, Australia
Interests: social isolation; loneliness; adverse childhood experiences; psychosis; paranoia
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Traumatic experiences, such as family violence, emotional maltreatment, and physical abuse, are well-documented risk factors for mental health problems. Some specific mental health problems, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, dissociative disorders, and borderline personality disorder, have been particularly linked to trauma and adversities, while other mental health problems such as affective and psychotic disorders may also develop after trauma. It is important to employ a trauma-informed perspective in order to better understand, prevent, and manage mental health problems. This special issue invites original research articles, case reports, brief reports, reviews, opinion papers, and commentaries that aim to improve our understanding of trauma and its mental health consequences. Manuscripts with implications for theories and practice are welcome. Here are some examples of topics that could be addressed in this Special Issue:

  • Epidemiology of trauma-related mental health problems and comorbidities across clinical and general populations
  • Developmental trajectories of trauma-related mental health problems, their etiological and protective factors
  • Characteristics or service needs of individuals with trauma or trauma-related mental health problems
  • Assessment for trauma or trauma-related mental health problems
  • Clinical management or interventions for individuals with trauma or trauma-related mental health problems
  • Examination or modification of the trauma model of mental health problems
  • Trauma-informed public health considerations

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Dr. Hong Wang Fung
Dr. Anson Kai Chun Chau
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Healthcare is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • trauma
  • trauma-informed perspective
  • complex PTSD
  • dissociation
  • public mental health

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Mental Health, Resilience, and Physical Activity in Civilians Affected by Conflict-Related Trauma: A Cross-Sectional Study
by Gili Joseph
Healthcare 2025, 13(15), 1781; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13151781 - 23 Jul 2025
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Background: Mass casualty events in conflict-affected regions can lead to the displacement of civilians and are often accompanied by substantial psychological and emotional impact on those affected. While physical activity is known to support mental health, the ways in which it relates [...] Read more.
Background: Mass casualty events in conflict-affected regions can lead to the displacement of civilians and are often accompanied by substantial psychological and emotional impact on those affected. While physical activity is known to support mental health, the ways in which it relates to anxiety, resilience, and well-being in conflict-affected populations are still being explored. Objective: This study examined the associations among physical activity, anxiety, resilience, and well-being in evacuees from a conflict-affected zone. We hypothesized that higher levels of intense physical activity would be associated with higher levels of resilience and well-being and lower levels of anxiety. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 107 evacuees completed an online survey in December 2023. The questionnaire assessed the frequency and intensity of physical activity, generalized anxiety, resilience, and well-being. Participants were categorized by weekly total physical activity levels. Data was analyzed using ANOVA, Pearson correlations, and multiple linear regression. Results: Evacuees engaging in more than three hours of vigorous-intensity physical activity exhibited significantly higher resilience and better well-being compared to those with lower activity levels. Although not statistically significant, the data suggested a possible pattern of lower anxiety among evacuees engaging in higher levels of physical activity. Regression analysis identified higher resilience and lower anxiety as significant predictors of greater mental well-being. Additionally, residing in a community exposed to a higher number of traumatic events was associated with reduced well-being. The overall model explained a substantial portion of the variance in mental well-being. Conclusions: Physical activity, especially intense exercise, is associated with improved mental health and resilience among evacuees, supporting its inclusion in interventions for trauma-affected populations. Full article
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