Trauma and mental health in South Africa: Overview.
PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA-THEORY RESEARCH PRACTICE AND POLICY 2018;
9:249-251. [PMID:
28459266 DOI:
10.1037/tra0000144]
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Abstract
Provides an introduction to this special edition of Psychological Trauma. The papers included in this special section focus on aspects of trauma and the effects of trauma in a cultural context that pertains to the way of life in South Africa. These articles highlight the complexities of the effects of trauma and call for tailored interventions to address the lasting effects on health and mental health. (PsycINFO Database Record
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