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Mental Health for Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Displaced Persons: A Call for a Humanitarian Agenda
Millions of people are forcibly displaced globally, often facing mental health challenges and poor access to care. Receiving countries exhibit varied responses, impacting displaced persons' well-being and integration.
Russell v. State
The AR Supreme Court rejected ineffective assistance claims. The court held that expert testimony about trauma and mental illness was considered, despite disagreements over PTSD evaluation validity.
Testifying About Trauma: A Call for Science and Civility
The article finds that focusing on a PTSD diagnosis in legal cases can hinder understanding the true impact of trauma. It suggests trauma-informed evaluations are a more ethical approach than strictly adhering to diagnostic labels.
An Integrated Neuroscience Perspective on Formulation and Treatment Planning for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Educational Review
PTSD, first diagnosed in 1980, describes lasting difficulty recovering from trauma. It is caused by the brain's learned fear responses, where neutral cues become triggers for distress and avoidance.
Mental Health and Trauma in Asylum Seekers Landing in Sicily in 2015: a Descriptive Study of Neglected Invisible Wounds
Forcibly displaced individuals, including asylum seekers in Italy, often face significant mental health challenges due to trauma and post-migration stress. Access to mental health care is limited for these vulnerable populations.
Psychological Mechanisms Mediating Effects Between Trauma and Psychotic Symptoms: The Role of Affect Regulation, Intrusive Trauma Memory, Beliefs, and Depression
The article finds a strong, consistent link between childhood victimization and psychosis.
Jonhson v Wetzel
The court found 36 years of solitary confinement likely violated the 8th Amendment due to severe psychological harm. The isolation was clinically distressing and lacked justification.
Brief of Amicus Curiae American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Support of Petitioner
This brief argues that routine strip searches of youth in juvenile detention are harmful. It advocates for a separate, more tailored standard for youth due to their unique vulnerability to psychological harm.
Brief of Amicus Curiae American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children in Support of Petitioner
This brief argues that Joseph H.'s severe childhood abuse compromised his ability to understand his Miranda rights. The lower court failed to adequately weigh the impact of his maltreatment, violating his constitutional rights.
State v. Bright
The Florida Supreme Court ordered a new penalty phase. Counsel failed to present evidence of the defendant's childhood trauma, PTSD, abuse, and mental illness, which is crucial for assessing moral culpability.
Peter P. v. Compton Unified School District
The court found that students plausibly alleged trauma causes lasting impairments qualifying as disabilities. The school district's failure to address this could deny educational access.
Doe v. Ayers
The Ninth Circuit upheld the conviction but overturned the death sentence. Defense counsel failed to investigate crucial mitigating evidence, including prison sexual abuse and trauma.
Davis v Ayala
The Supreme Court ruled excluding the defense from hearings was harmless. Justice Kennedy's concurrence highlighted the severe impact of solitary confinement, suggesting a need to reconsider long-term confinement systems.
State v. Taylor G.
The court allowed expert testimony on child sexual trauma, recognizing it helps juries understand delayed disclosure and memory issues, aiding in victim credibility assessment.
Brief of Amicus Curiae National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in Support of the Appellant Seeking Reversal
The brief argues that inadequate legal assistance led to a murder conviction instead of voluntary manslaughter. Defense counsel failed to present evidence of the client's PTSD, which was relevant to the crime.