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"Over the past few decades, researchers have developed effective treatments for
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a psychiatric disorder some people
develop after experiencing trauma. These treatments often involve talking
through the trauma and understanding what happened with a therapist.
But most PTSD research is based on Western populations. Many treatments reflect
Western values and ways of thinking valuing independence, agency and regaining
personal control. These approaches do not work equally well for everyone.
This matters because many trauma survivors are not from Western cultural
backgrounds. In Australia, more than 50% of people were born overseas or have a
parent who was. This means that people may receive care that does not fully
match how they understand their own experiences.
Culture shapes how people remember the past, make sense of their experience,
and seek social support. These processes are also central to recovery from
trauma. When treatment fits a person’s cultural background, it is more likely
to be effective."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
