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View article: Associations between online child sexual solicitation and abuse and offline child maltreatment: A latent class analysis
Associations between online child sexual solicitation and abuse and offline child maltreatment: A latent class analysis Open
The increasing integration of digital technologies into daily life has led to a rise in online child sexual solicitation and abuse (OCSSA), posing significant risks to young people. Understanding how OCSSA is associated with other forms of…
View article: Experiences of child abuse and prolonged grief in adulthood – results from a population-based study
Experiences of child abuse and prolonged grief in adulthood – results from a population-based study Open
Background In recent years, various risk factors for the development of prolonged grief disorder (PGD) have been discussed. While it is well established that child abuse increases the risk of various mental disorders in later life, the rel…
View article: Prevalence and risk factors of suicidal ideation amongst unaccompanied young refugees: a machine learning approach
Prevalence and risk factors of suicidal ideation amongst unaccompanied young refugees: a machine learning approach Open
Background Suicidality is a major public health concern worldwide. Evidence on the prevalence and risk factors of suicidality amongst unaccompanied young refugees (UYRs), a population already at risk for mental health disorders, is scarce.…
View article: Epistemic Trust, Mistrust and Credulity Questionnaire (ETMCQ) – Validation of the German version in a representative sample
Epistemic Trust, Mistrust and Credulity Questionnaire (ETMCQ) – Validation of the German version in a representative sample Open
The construct of epistemic trust has garnered significant attention, both conceptually in relation to societal shifts in trust in communicated knowledge and social learning, and empirically in relation to psychopathology. Recently, the ETM…
View article: Attitudes towards digital health interventions in Germany: Findings from a population-based representative survey
Attitudes towards digital health interventions in Germany: Findings from a population-based representative survey Open
Background Digital (mental) health interventions have the potential to address barriers in mental health care. However, attitudes towards these interventions are a crucial factor to their successful implementation. Therefore, this study ai…
View article: Psychometric evaluation and updated community norms of the WHO-5 well-being index, based on a representative German sample
Psychometric evaluation and updated community norms of the WHO-5 well-being index, based on a representative German sample Open
Introduction The World Health Organization-Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5) is a widely used self-report measure for evaluating mental well-being in both general and clinical populations. This study examines the psychometric properties of the…
View article: Professional quality of life of child welfare workers and psychotherapists working with traumatized young unaccompanied refugees in Germany: a cross-sectional study
Professional quality of life of child welfare workers and psychotherapists working with traumatized young unaccompanied refugees in Germany: a cross-sectional study Open
View article: Der Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) ging bei der Bewertung der Treffsicherheit der Glaubhaftigkeitsbegutachtung von falschen Prämissen aus
Der Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) ging bei der Bewertung der Treffsicherheit der Glaubhaftigkeitsbegutachtung von falschen Prämissen aus Open
Zusammenfassung Der Beitrag antwortet auf die Replik von Volbert et al. (2025) – im Folgenden Autor*innen bzw. Kritiker*innen genannt – zu unserer Expertise zur Methode der forensischen Glaubhaftigkeitsbegutachtung im Auftrag der Unabhängi…
View article: Cracks in the Foundation: Disrupted Epistemic Trust as a Pathway Between Early Relational Trauma, PTSD and Disturbances in Self-Organization
Cracks in the Foundation: Disrupted Epistemic Trust as a Pathway Between Early Relational Trauma, PTSD and Disturbances in Self-Organization Open
Traumatic experiences profoundly impact mental and physical health, alongside an individual’s trust in their social environment. Disruptions in epistemic trust – the ability to evaluate and trust socially communicated information – are the…
View article: Quality of life in unaccompanied young refugees: the role of traumatic events, post-migration stressors and mental distress
Quality of life in unaccompanied young refugees: the role of traumatic events, post-migration stressors and mental distress Open
View article: Accuracy of the Pediatric Emotional Distress Scale – Early Screener to predict the risk for developing PTSD in young children after accidental injury
Accuracy of the Pediatric Emotional Distress Scale – Early Screener to predict the risk for developing PTSD in young children after accidental injury Open
The PEDS-ES allows for successful early screening of risk for traumatic stress symptoms in young children after single accidental injury. It enables early identification of individuals who are at risk for developing PTSD and need further m…
View article: The increase in online child sexual solicitation and abuse: Indicator 16.2.3 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) documents a hidden and growing pandemic. Population-based surveys fail to capture the full picture
The increase in online child sexual solicitation and abuse: Indicator 16.2.3 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) documents a hidden and growing pandemic. Population-based surveys fail to capture the full picture Open
OCSSA is significantly more prevalent among younger generations in Germany, likely due to increased exposure to digital environments during childhood coupled with the proliferation of the internet and social media in recent decades. These …
View article: It matters where they live - the role of institutional factors for the mental health of unaccompanied young refugees
It matters where they live - the role of institutional factors for the mental health of unaccompanied young refugees Open
View article: Quality of life in unaccompanied young refugees: the role of traumatic events, post-migration stressors and mental distress
Quality of life in unaccompanied young refugees: the role of traumatic events, post-migration stressors and mental distress Open
Background Unaccompanied young refugees (UYRs) are exposed to numerous potentially traumatizing events and post-migration stressors before, during, and after migration. These adverse experiences may affect their mental health and their qua…
View article: Experiences with a guided trauma-focused internet- and mobile-based intervention: a qualitative study of youth’s perspectives
Experiences with a guided trauma-focused internet- and mobile-based intervention: a qualitative study of youth’s perspectives Open
Introduction: Research on internet-interventions for youth with post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) is limited, despite promising results in adults. A non-randomised feasibility study of a therapist-guided trauma-focused internet-…
View article: Psychometric evaluation and community norms of the GAD-7, based on a representative German sample
Psychometric evaluation and community norms of the GAD-7, based on a representative German sample Open
Introduction The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale is widely used to assess generalized anxiety symptoms in both clinical and general populations. However, updated psychometric evaluations and population norms for the German adu…
View article: Trait dissociation in borderline personality disorder: influence on immediate therapy outcomes, follow-up assessments, and self-harm patterns
Trait dissociation in borderline personality disorder: influence on immediate therapy outcomes, follow-up assessments, and self-harm patterns Open
Background: Dissociative symptoms are suggested to compete with the effectiveness of psychotherapeutic treatment and frequently co-occur with early life trauma and self-harm patterns, including self-injury, suicidal ideation, and su…
View article: Investigating factors influencing utilization of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy among unaccompanied young refugees: an exploratory analysis
Investigating factors influencing utilization of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy among unaccompanied young refugees: an exploratory analysis Open
Background Unaccompanied young refugees (UYRs) exhibit elevated levels of mental distress, including posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), depression and anxiety. Despite the considerable psychological burden, UYRs frequently lack access t…
View article: Psychometric accuracy of the Dutch Child and Adolescent Trauma Screener
Psychometric accuracy of the Dutch Child and Adolescent Trauma Screener Open
Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the psychometrics of the Dutch version of the Child and Adolescent Trauma Screener (CATS-2). By this, an international recognized instrument to screen symptoms of post-traumatic str…
View article: Evaluation of the feasibility and effectiveness of trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy for children and youth in Ukraine during the war
Evaluation of the feasibility and effectiveness of trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy for children and youth in Ukraine during the war Open
Background The large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022 resulted in a humanitarian crisis with hundreds of thousands of children exposed to traumatic events. To date, trauma-focused evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for childre…
View article: Investigating Factors Influencing Utilization of Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Among Unaccompanied Young Refugees: An Exploratory Analysis
Investigating Factors Influencing Utilization of Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Among Unaccompanied Young Refugees: An Exploratory Analysis Open
Background Unaccompanied young refugees (UYRs) exhibit elevated levels of mental distress, including posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), depression and anxiety. Despite the considerable psychological burden, UYRs frequently lack access t…
View article: Psychometric evaluation and community norms of the PHQ-9, based on a representative German sample
Psychometric evaluation and community norms of the PHQ-9, based on a representative German sample Open
Background The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a popular tool for assessing depressive symptoms in both general and clinical populations. The present study used a large representative sample of the German adult population to confir…
View article: Agreement for posttraumatic stress symptoms among unaccompanied young refugees and professional caregivers
Agreement for posttraumatic stress symptoms among unaccompanied young refugees and professional caregivers Open
Background: Prevalence rates for posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in unaccompanied young refugees (UYRs) are high. Research with biological parents indicates low agreement rates between self and caregiver reports for PTSS, altho…
View article: The STAR collaborative nonsuicidal self-injury study: methods and sample description of the face-to-face sample
The STAR collaborative nonsuicidal self-injury study: methods and sample description of the face-to-face sample Open
Background Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is highly prevalent in adolescents and young adults worldwide. It is linked to a broad variety of mental disorders and an increased suicide risk. Despite its high prevalence, research on the underl…
View article: Wissenschaftstheoretische Missverständnisse des BGH in Strafsachen
Wissenschaftstheoretische Missverständnisse des BGH in Strafsachen Open
Zusammenfassung: Hintergrund: Der Beitrag setzt sich mit der Entscheidung des BGH in Strafsachen zur Glaubhaftigkeitsbegutachtung vom 30.7.1999 (1 StR 618/98, BGHSt 45, 164) auseinander. Hier hat der BGH in Strafsachen, auf der Basis von z…
View article: New norm values of the brief resilience scale (BRS) from the German general population with new post-COVID-19 data
New norm values of the brief resilience scale (BRS) from the German general population with new post-COVID-19 data Open
Background The concept of psychological resilience has spurred extensive research across various fields, with the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) emerging as a concise tool to measure an individual’s ability to rebound from stress. It has bee…
View article: Training approaches for the dissemination of clinical guidelines for NSSI: a quasi-experimental trial
Training approaches for the dissemination of clinical guidelines for NSSI: a quasi-experimental trial Open
Background Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is of high clinical relevance due to its high prevalence and negative long-term implications. In 2016, the German consensus-based clinical guidelines for diagnostic, assessment and treatment of NS…
View article: Trajectories of mental health problems in unaccompanied young refugees in Germany and the impact of post-migration factors – a longitudinal study
Trajectories of mental health problems in unaccompanied young refugees in Germany and the impact of post-migration factors – a longitudinal study Open
Unaccompanied young refugees (UYRs) are at an elevated risk of continuing psychological distress, including posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), depression, and anxiety. The post-arrival situation in a host country plays an important role…
View article: The prevalence of misophonia in a representative population-based survey in Germany
The prevalence of misophonia in a representative population-based survey in Germany Open
View article: Feasibility of a trauma-focused internet- and mobile-based intervention for youth with posttraumatic stress symptoms
Feasibility of a trauma-focused internet- and mobile-based intervention for youth with posttraumatic stress symptoms Open
Background: Many youth with posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) do not receive evidence-based care. Internet- and Mobile-Based Interventions (IMIs) comprising evidence-based trauma-focused components can address this gap, but resea…