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The Trauma of Torture and the Rehabilitation of Torture Survivors
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The aim of torture is to cause severe pain and suffering in order to destroy the structure of the personality and the identity of the victim. Torture is applied in over a 100 countries worldwide, and its consequences affect millions of survivors. The rehabilitation of those who have experienced torture is a lengthy and complex process; treatment centers all over the world are constantly developing their methods to assist the mental and physical healing of torture survivors. The present article offers insights into the nature of torture, applied torture techniques, the psychological sequelae of torture, and diagnostic developments. Furthermore, current issues of rehabilitation and reparation are discussed, including the debate on evidence-based practice in treatment. The aim of the authors is to offer a brief but comprehensive review on torture and rehabilitation for professionals of mental health care and other relevant fields.
Title: The Trauma of Torture and the Rehabilitation of Torture Survivors
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The aim of torture is to cause severe pain and suffering in order to destroy the structure of the personality and the identity of the victim.
Torture is applied in over a 100 countries worldwide, and its consequences affect millions of survivors.
The rehabilitation of those who have experienced torture is a lengthy and complex process; treatment centers all over the world are constantly developing their methods to assist the mental and physical healing of torture survivors.
The present article offers insights into the nature of torture, applied torture techniques, the psychological sequelae of torture, and diagnostic developments.
Furthermore, current issues of rehabilitation and reparation are discussed, including the debate on evidence-based practice in treatment.
The aim of the authors is to offer a brief but comprehensive review on torture and rehabilitation for professionals of mental health care and other relevant fields.
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