scholarly journals Prophylactic dimensions of Ayurveda and Yoga w. s. r. to COVID-19 pandemic: a critical review.

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr.Rohini Dukare Prakash ◽  
Archana Belge
Keyword(s):  
Critical Review ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Acute Stress ◽  
World Health ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Cerebrovascular Lesions ◽  
Psychological Disturbances ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Specific Symptoms

INTRODUCTION: World Health Organization (WHO) declared Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) as a ‘Public Health Emergency of the International Concern’ (PHEIC). At present, there is no confirmatory treatment for COVID-19 by Preventive and Curative aspects with no side effects. AIM AND OBJECTIVES: To have a critical review of Ayurveda and Yoga in the prevention of COVID-19 pandemic. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The newly emerged diseases can be studied with help of the basic principles of Ayurveda. Such diseases can be termed as ‘Anukta Vyadhi’. COVID-19 is such Anukta Vyadhi can be categorized under the ‘Janapadodhwamsa’. Hence, the Ayurvedic, as well as Yogic principles, can be implemented to manage the spread of COVID-19. The relevant Ayurvedic and Yogic texts are critically reviewed to study the principles mentioned in these ancient texts. DISCUSSION: Outbreak of COVID-19 has lead to high levels of Physiological illnesses like Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD), specific symptoms of Gastrointestinal System, Neurological manifestation like Cerebrovascular Lesions, Encephalitis and Psychological distress such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Acute Stress Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The ancient treasure of Ayurveda and Yoga can be helpful in managing Physiological and Psychological disturbances. These principles can offer Sharira (Physical) and Manasa (Mental) Swasthya (Health), thereby helping to contain the spread of this pandemic.CONCLUSION: The Ayurvedic principles and Upakramas like Dinacharya- Ritucharya, Trayopstambha, Rasayana, Achara Rasayana and the Yogic principles of Ashtanga Yoga and Netikarma can have a promising role in managing the morbidity caused by COVID -19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Development of the new CPTSD diagnosis for ICD-11

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Maercker
Keyword(s):  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
International Classification Of Diseases ◽  
Personality Change ◽  
World Health ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Background The diagnosis of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) was proposed several decades ago by scientist-practitioners, almost parallel to the first description of the diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In the previous International Classification of Diseases, version 10 (ICD-10) issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), this symptom constellation was termed ‘enduring personality change after catastrophic experience’. This diagnosis has not been clinically influential, nor has it been subjected to much research. Thus, in a multi-stage process of ICD-11 development, the diagnosis of CPTSD was developed. Methods This paper provides a review of the historical lines of development that led to the CPTSD diagnosis, as well as the results since the ICD-11 publication in 2018. Results The CPTSD diagnosis comprises the core symptoms of the – newly, narrowly defined – PTSD diagnosis, the three symptom groups of affective, relationship, and self-concept changes. The diagnosis is clinically easy to use in accordance with the WHO development goals for the ICD-11 and has shown good psychodiagnostic properties in various studies, including good discrimination from personality disorder with borderline pattern. Conclusion The scholarly use of the new diagnosis has resulted in an increasing number of published studies on this topic in the diagnostic and therapeutic fields.

scholarly journals Treating adults with acute stress disorder and post‐traumatic stress disorder in general practice: a clinical update

2007 ◽  
Vol 187 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Forbes ◽  
Mark C Creamer ◽  
Andrea J Phelps ◽  
Anne‐Laure Couineau ◽  
John A Cooper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Practice ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Acute Stress ◽  
Acute Stress Disorder ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic

scholarly journals Prior sleep problems and adverse post-traumatic neuropsychiatric sequelae of motor vehicle collision in the AURORA study

SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas C Neylan ◽  
Ronald C Kessler ◽  
Kerry J Ressler ◽  
Gari Clifford ◽  
Francesca L Beaudoin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stress Reactivity ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Acute Stress ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Population Attributable Risk ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Peritraumatic Distress

Abstract Study Objectives Many patients in Emergency Departments (EDs) after motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or major depressive episode (MDE). This report from the AURORA study focuses on associations of pre-MVC sleep problems with these outcomes 8 weeks after MVC mediated through peritraumatic distress and dissociation and 2-week outcomes. Methods A total of 666 AURORA patients completed self-report assessments in the ED and at 2 and 8 weeks after MVC. Peritraumatic distress, peritraumatic dissociation, and pre-MVC sleep characteristics (insomnia, nightmares, daytime sleepiness, and sleep duration in the 30 days before the MVC, trait sleep stress reactivity) were assessed retrospectively in the ED. The survey assessed acute stress disorder (ASD) and MDE at 2 weeks and at 8 weeks assessed PTSD and MDE (past 30 days). Control variables included demographics, MVC characteristics, and retrospective reports about PTSD and MDE in the 30 days before the MVC. Results Prevalence estimates were 41.0% for 2-week ASD, 42.0% for 8-week PTSD, 30.5% for 2-week MDE, and 27.2% for 8-week MDE. Pre-MVC nightmares and sleep stress reactivity predicted 8-week PTSD (mediated through 2-week ASD) and MDE (mediated through the transition between 2-week and 8-week MDE). Pre-MVC insomnia predicted 8-week PTSD (mediated through 2-week ASD). Estimates of population attributable risk suggest that blocking effects of sleep disturbance might reduce prevalence of 8-week PTSD and MDE by as much as one-third. Conclusions Targeting disturbed sleep in the immediate aftermath of MVC might be one effective way of reducing MVC-related PTSD and MDE.

Psychological consequences of road traffic accidents for children and their mothers

2004 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 335-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. BRYANT ◽  
R. MAYOU ◽  
L. WIGGS ◽  
A. EHLERS ◽  
G. STORES
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Acute Stress ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Psychological Outcome ◽  
Post Traumatic

Background. Little is known about the psychological and behavioural consequences of road traffic accidents for children. The study aimed to determine the outcome of road traffic accidents on children and their mothers.Method. A 1-year cohort study of consecutive child attenders aged 5–16 years at an Accident and Emergency Department. Data were extracted from medical notes and from interview and self-report at baseline, 3 months and 6 months.Results. The children had an excellent physical outcome. Fifteen per cent suffered acute stress disorder; 25% suffered post-traumatic stress disorder at 3 months and 18% at 6 months. Travel anxiety was frequent. Post-traumatic consequences for mothers were common.Conclusion. Psychological outcome was poor for a minority of children and associated with disability, especially for travel. There were significant family consequences. There is a need for changes in clinical care to prevent, identify and treat distressing and disabling problems.

scholarly journals Perceptual processing advantages for trauma-related visual cues in post-traumatic stress disorder

2011 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 173-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Kleim ◽  
T. Ehring ◽  
A. Ehlers
Keyword(s):  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Visual Cues ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Acute Stress ◽  
Perceptual Processing ◽  
Trauma Survivors ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Post Traumatic

BackgroundIntrusive re-experiencing in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) comprises distressing sensory impressions from the trauma that seem to occur ‘out of the blue’. A key question is how intrusions are triggered. One possibility is that PTSD is characterized by a processing advantage for stimuli that resemble those that accompanied the trauma, which would lead to increased detection of such cues in the environment.MethodWe used a blurred picture identification task in a cross-sectional (n=99) and a prospective study (n=221) of trauma survivors.ResultsParticipants with acute stress disorder (ASD) or PTSD, but not trauma survivors without these disorders, identified trauma-related pictures, but not general threat pictures, better than neutral pictures. There were no group differences in the rate of trauma-related answers to other picture categories. The relative processing advantage for trauma-related pictures correlated with re-experiencing and dissociation, and predicted PTSD at follow-up.ConclusionsA perceptual processing bias for trauma-related stimuli may contribute to the involuntary triggering of intrusive trauma memories in PTSD.

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