Research on Utøya survivors:"We were probably a little naive. We did not understand how difficult things would be for those who survived the attack.” “There are two ways in which the Utøya attack differs from other traumatic events,” says Head of Research Grete Dyb.
Survivors from the Utøya massacre still struggle with trauma This summer marks ten years since the terror attacks on the political youth camp at the island Utøya. More than a third of the survivors still struggle with post traumatic stress symptoms, according to new research.
Why do we condemn, blame and stigmatize people who have experienced something traumatic? OPINION: Some trauma victims are met with negative social reactions when they tell others about what they have experienced. Why does this happen?
Most Nordic survivors of the 2004 tsunami are doing well “Humans can withstand great strain. This important finding in the trauma research can provide hope and faith", says researcher who has followed individuals affected by the tsunami for years.
PTSD patients show more signs of inflammation after psychotherapy People with post-traumatic stress disorder often have signs of inflammation in the body. But even though psychotherapy reduced their stress level, the inflammation became worse, shows new study.
People inflict the most complicated forms of trauma Victims of a terrifying event perpetrated by another person are more likely to suffer from chronic pain than those who suffer a car accident, fire, or natural disaster, where no perpetrator was involved.
How disasters can lead to personal growth Follow-up support can make the difference between post-traumatic growth and post-traumatic stress. Recognition from work colleagues is all-important for what happens afterwards.
Appreciating life more after a terrorist attack A Norwegian study shows that some people find a silver lining in the aftermath of posttraumatic stress.
Focus on refugee resilience, not trauma Support for refugees from war zones should focus on their resilience, not their trauma, says new research.
Subjective childbirth experiences determine trauma risk A woman’s subjective experience of giving birth has more impact on her mental condition afterwards than any real complications occurring in the delivery room.
Oslo terrorism response: fine medical effort despite flaws Emergency medical teams made significant efforts when they treated the victims of last year's terrorist attacks in Oslo. But there were flaws.
Less specific memories after a trauma? Maybe your strongest memory from childhood is an angry outburst from your mom or dad. Or perhaps your clearest recollection is your first kiss?