JOURNAL ARTICLE

Research from Edge University Yields New Findings on Phobic Disorders (Traumatic stress in earthquake victims in Turkey: Evaluation in terms of claustrophobia and resilience).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 871 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a study conducted in Izmir, Turkey, examining the levels of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and claustrophobia among survivors of the 2020 Izmir earthquake. The research involved 383 participants and utilized various psychological assessment tools, revealing that a significant portion of survivors experienced mild to severe PTSD symptoms, with a notable correlation between PTSD and psychological resilience. The findings emphasize the ongoing mental health challenges faced by earthquake survivors, particularly those in prolonged temporary housing, and advocate for the integration of early mental health screening and resilience-focused interventions in disaster response efforts. The study highlights the importance of enhancing the psychological safety of temporary housing to support individual recovery and community resilience. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/08, p871
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:187484958
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