Managing the Co-morbidity of PTSD, Anxiety and Associated Disorders in Treating Refugee Trauma Survivors

Dr Anthony Korner
Psychiatrist, University of Sydney

Tajana Bogicevic
Clinical Psychologist, STARTTS

Jorge Aroche
CEO, Panel Facilitator
STARTTS

Certificate of Completion

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A significant number of refugees have experienced excessive, prolonged trauma as well as multiple losses in the course of dislocation, migration and resettlement. It follows that refugees can have complex presentations including complex PTSD, and prolonged and complicated grief. A substantial group have a comorbid disorder; with the most common comorbidities being depression, phobias, panic, somatisation, psychotic and personality disorders, and anxiety and associated disorders. The presence of comorbidities in the context of PTSD creates challenges for clinicians from assessment to diagnosis and treatment. Some research indicates that although similarities exist, the comorbidity profiles differ according to the type of trauma experienced and the population studied. Additionally, the evidence suggests that the associated psychiatric disorders are not truly comorbid, but are interwoven with the PTSD. In this Clinical Master Class, held on 28 July 2021, Dr Anthony Korner shared his expertise on managing comorbidity of PTSD, anxiety and associated disorders in working with trauma survivors. Tajana Bogicevic, an experienced clinical psychologist, illustrated STARTTS’ work with a case study of one of her clients who presented with PTSD and associated comorbidity.

Recording 1: Dr Anthony Korner Psychiatrist, University of Sydney. Recording link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-jmANwymBg

Recording 2: Tajana Bogicevic Clinical Psychologist, STARTTS. Recording link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2dV-L7zFxU

Recording 3: The Q&A panel discussion facilitated by STARTTS’ CEO and Clinical Psychologist, Jorge Aroche. Recording Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTmLfsH-s8k

The slide PDFs are available in the Materials tab.

This webinar was recorded on 28 July 2021. © STARTTS

Duration: 93 minutes.