War Exposure, Daily Stressors, and Mental Health in Conflict and Post-Conflict Settings: Bridging the Divide Between Trauma-Focused and Psychosocial Frameworks

This article argues that trauma-focused advocates overemphasize the impact of direct war exposure on mental health and fail to consider the contribution of daily stressors.

Language(s):
English

Resource Type(s):
Article

Journal Title: Social Science & Medicine

Journal Volume: v.70

Publisher/Producer: New York. NY: New York University School of Medicine

Publication Date: Oct-09

Pages: p. 7-16

Author(s):
Rasmussen, Andrew
Miller, Kenneth E.

Availability:
http://www.drkenmiller.org/Ken_Miller,_Ph.D./CV_files/War%20Experiences,%20Daily%20Stressors,%20and%20Mental%20Health.pdf