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[Late psychological problems after concentration camp incarceration].

L Eitinger1

  • 1Kontoret for katastrofepsykiatri, Universitetet i Oslo/Forsvarets Sanitet.

Nordisk Medicin
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Norwegian concentration camp survivors received adequate physical care and financial security post-WWII. However, psychological support for these survivors was insufficient, with few receiving necessary psychotherapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical research
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Context:

  • Post-World War II era
  • Concentration camp survivor studies
  • Long-term health impacts of internment

Purpose:

  • To assess the long-term somatic and psychological outcomes for Norwegian concentration camp survivors.
  • To evaluate the adequacy of medical and psychological support provided to survivors.

Summary:

  • Norwegian concentration camp survivors received adequate somatic therapy and achieved a relatively secure financial existence.
  • Despite physical and financial stability, psychological support was found to be lacking for the majority of survivors.

Impact:

  • Highlights the critical need for comprehensive psychological care for trauma survivors.
  • Informs future healthcare policies for individuals affected by mass atrocities and internment.
  • Underscores the long-term psychological consequences of severe trauma and the importance of sustained mental health support.

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