Nature-Based Approaches for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in High-Risk Occupational Groups
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Behavioral and Mental Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2024 | Viewed by 524
Special Issue Editors
Interests: effects of stress on ageing and cognition; nature-based interventions; neuromodulation; EEG oscillatory activity
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In contemporary society, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stands as a multifaceted and pervasive mental health concern. While PTSD can affect individuals from all walks of life, certain occupational groups, including first responders, military personnel, healthcare workers, disaster relief teams, and law enforcement officers, face a heightened risk due to their inherent exposure to traumatic events. As a result, understanding and addressing PTSD for these groups becomes paramount.
This Special Issue is dedicated to delving into the intricate facets of preventing and treating PTSD within these high-risk occupational groups, with a particular focus on the pivotal role played by the environment. Through a collection of original research articles, reviews, and case studies, our objective is to enhance understanding of not only the efficacy of different prevention and treatment approaches but also the underlying mechanisms of these. By exploring these intricate dynamics, we aspire to contribute to the awareness and development of innovative interventions, preventive strategies, and therapeutic approaches. These advancements aim to alleviate the burden of PTSD within and following these essential occupational contexts, ultimately safeguarding the health, well-being, and resilience of those individuals who dedicate their lives to the service and protection of others.
Dr. Nicholas Cooper
Dr. Mike Rogerson
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- high-risk occupational groups
- traumatic events
- occupational stress
- prevention strategies
- treatment approaches
- first responders
- military personnel
- nature-based interventions
- environment
