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Tipsuda Sumneangsanor1, Sararud Vuthiarpa1, Chomchueun Somprasert1
11Faculty of Nursing, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2Faculty of Nursing, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Current Psychiatry Reviews
|April 17, 2018
Summary
Mental health disorders like depression and stress are prevalent in the Greater Mekong Subregion due to trafficking. Effective treatments include medication and psychological therapies such as mindfulness.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Research
- Public Health
- Psychiatry
Background:
- The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) faces high risks of mental health disorders, including depression, stress, and substance abuse, often linked to human trafficking and associated violence.
- Victims of trafficking in the GMS experience significant physical and psychological distress, necessitating targeted mental health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key characteristics of mental health disorders (depression, stress, substance abuse) within the GMS population.
- To determine effective treatment modalities for mental health disorders prevalent in the GMS.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review and comparative analysis of epidemiological studies and mental disorder therapies.
- Data synthesis from electronic databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, Dynamed, ScienceDirect) and manual reference searches (2005-2016).
Main Results:
- Thirty-one papers were reviewed, with nine defining characteristics of depression, stress, and substance abuse.
- Twenty-two papers indicated effective treatment modalities, including pharmacological and psychological approaches like mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, biofeedback, and music therapy.
Conclusions:
- Therapeutic modalities identified offer valuable guidance for preventing and treating mental health disorders in the GMS.
- Future interventions require evaluation for cultural appropriateness within the GMS socio-cultural context.
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